INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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What is another name for the hypodermis?
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epidermis
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subcutaneous layer
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stratum basale
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue) is the innermost layer of skin in your body. The dermis is the middle layer. The epidermis is the outermost layer.
Detailed explanation-2: -The hypodermis consists of well-vascularized, loose, areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue, which functions as a mode of fat storage and provides insulation and cushioning for the integument.
Detailed explanation-3: -Subcutaneous tissue is the deepest skin layer that lies closest to the muscle. This layer has other names, including superficial fascia, hypodermis, subcutis, and tela subcutanea. The skin consists of layers called the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
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