Question

Due to a hair-pulling accident, Annika has a new bald spot on her head. Which layer of her skin will be most involved in the process of growing over this bald spot?

(1 point)
Responses

hypodermis

hypodermis

epidermis

epidermis

reticular layer

reticular layer

papillary layer

Answer 1

The layer of skin most involved in the process of growing over the bald spot is the **epidermis**. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin and is responsible for the growth and regeneration of hair follicles.