Questions and Answers
Which layer of the skin is the outermost protective shield of the body?
Epidermis
What is the surface area of the skin in square meters?
1.2 to 2.2
What percentage of total body weight does the skin account for in the average adult?
70%
Which layer of the skin is a tough, leathery layer composed mostly of dense connective tissue?
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How thick can the skin be in millimeters in different parts of the body?
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