Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the:

A) nail body
B) nail bed
C) nail root
D) cuticle


B
Explanation: Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the nail bed. The nail body is the flat plate of keratin. Nails grow longer from the nail root, which is protected by the cuticle.

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