The nurse educator is preparing an education module on skin, hair, and nails for the nursing staff. Which of these statements about the dermal layer of the skin should be included in the module?

A) Contains mostly fat cells
B) Consists mostly of keratin
C) Is replaced every 4 weeks
D) Contains sensory receptors

Dermal Layer

The thick layer of skin located beneath the epidermis, containing nerves, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by generating electrical signals.

Keratin

A tough, fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layer of the skin.