MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The subcutaneous layer consists of
A
epithelial tissue
B
areolar and adipose tissue
C
epithelial tissue and areolar tissue
D
adipose tissue and skeletal muscle tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a combination of adipose tissue – containing fat cells and areolar tissue which contains elastic fibres which gives it flexibility and elasticity. Subcutaneous tissue, which is also known as the hypodermis, is the innermost layer of skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The subcutaneous layer is located underneath the dermis and is one of the three layers of the skin. It is the deepest skin layer, composed of fat cells, collagen, blood vessels, and nerves.

Detailed explanation-3: -The layer underneath the dermis is the hypodermis, which is made up of areolar and adipose tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -subcutaneous fat. Subcutaneous fat refers to body fat stored in your subcutaneous tissue. This fat is stored in adipocytes (fat cells) that are separated by connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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