GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This layer of the skin contains larger blood vessels and adipose (fat storage).
A
Dermins
B
Epidermis
C
Hypodermis
D
Cutaneous
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypodermis is the innermost layer of the skin. It stores fat and energy, pads and protects the body, attaches skin to the bones and muscle, and is very important in maintaining body temperature. This layer of the skin thins with age, increasing the risk for hypothermia or heat exhaustion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Other components of the hypodermis include: Blood vessels, fibrous bands that hold the skin to the deep fascia, collagen, and elastin fibers that connect the subcutaneous tissue to the dermis are also part of the hypodermis. The subcutaneous tissue connects the dermis with the nervous system.

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