MFA Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 11 of 30
The external layer of the skin is called::
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Direct Answer
Option A: Epidermis.
The skin consists of three main layers: the epidermis (outermost), the dermis (middle/vascularized), and the subcutaneous/adipose tissue. The epidermis provides the primary barrier against environmental hazards and pathogens.
All Options
A
Epidermis.
(Correct Answer)
B
Dermis.
C
Cutaneous tissue.
D
Adipose tissue.
Detailed Explanation & Context
The skin consists of three main layers: the epidermis (outermost), the dermis (middle/vascularized), and the subcutaneous/adipose tissue. The epidermis provides the primary barrier against environmental hazards and pathogens.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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