ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The layer that contains fat is the?
A
hypodermis
B
dermis
C
epidermis
D
stratum corneum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypodermis layer includes: Adipose tissue: Adipose tissue is a fatty tissue that consists mostly of adipocytes. Blood vessels: Blood vessels include arteries, capillaries and veins. They circulate blood throughout your body, help deliver oxygen to vital organs and remove waste products.

Detailed explanation-2: -The subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis or superficial fascia, is the layer of tissue that underlies the skin. The terms originate from subcutaneous in Latin and hypoderm in Greek, both of which mean “beneath the skin, ” as it is the deepest layer that rests just above the deep fascia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bottom layer is the hypodermis. It contains fat cells, or adipose tissue, that insulate the body and help conserve heat. Between the epidermis and hypodermis is the dermis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lipid Storage Adipose tissue present in the hypodermis consists of fat-storing cells called adipocytes. This stored fat can serve as an energy reserve, insulate the body to prevent heat loss, and act as a cushion to protect underlying structures from trauma.

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