GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of the skin is made up of fatty tissue?
A
epidermis
B
dermis
C
hypodermis
D
hyperdermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypodermis is the bottom layer of skin in your body. It has many important functions, including storing energy, connecting the dermis layer of your skin to your muscles and bones, insulating your body and protecting your body from harm.

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: -The epidermis is the outermost layer, and the hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer, is the innermost layer. The subcutaneous layer consists mainly of fat. The fat forms a layer that insulates the body from cold and helps absorb shock and damage to the internal organs. It also provides structural support for the skin.

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