What are the medical terms for the layers of the skin? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Epidermis
2. Stratum corneum
3. Dermis
4. Hypodermis
5. Integumentary
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: The skin has three major layers: the epidermis, dermis, and a subcutaneous layer called the hypodermis.
Rationale 2: Stratum corneum is incorrect because it is part of the epidermis.
Rationale 3: The skin has three major layers: the epidermis, dermis, and a subcutaneous layer called the hypodermis.
Rationale 4: The skin has three major layers: the epidermis, dermis, and a subcutaneous layer called the hypodermis.
Rationale 5: All the layers of the skin make up the integumentary system. This is not a layer of the skin.
Global Rationale: The skin has three major layers: the epidermis, dermis, and a subcutaneous layer called the hypodermis. Stratum corneum is incorrect because it is part of the epidermis. All the layers of the skin make up the integumentary system. This is not a layer of the skin.
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