AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 55

The outermost protective layer of skin is called the:

Answer options

• A. Epidermis
• B. Hypodermis
• C. Subcutaneous tissue
• D. Dermis

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Epidermis, as it is the top layer of skin that provides a barrier to protect the underlying tissues. The Hypodermis and Subcutaneous tissue refer to deeper layers of skin, while the Dermis lies beneath the Epidermis and contains connective tissue, hair follicles, and glands.