Arkansas Esthetician Practice Exam

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Which layer is rich in blood vessels and capillaries?

Epidermis
Papillary dermis
Reticular dermis
Subcutaneous layer

The correct answer is: Papillary dermis

The papillary dermis is the correct answer because it is the layer closest to the epidermis, which is where the blood vessels and capillaries are needed for nutrient and oxygen delivery to the skin cells. The epidermis may be the outermost layer, but it does not contain any blood vessels or capillaries. The reticular dermis is deeper in the skin and is primarily made up of collagen and elastin fibers, not blood vessels and capillaries. The subcutaneous layer, also known as the hypodermis, is primarily made up of fat cells and does not have a high concentration of blood vessels and capillaries. Thus, option B is the most accurate answer.