PHYSIOLOGY
SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The layer that contains fat is the?
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hypodermis
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dermis
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epidermis
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stratum corneum
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is in the hypodermis layer? 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: -Overview. The fat layer of skin is located in the subcutaneous layer of tissue called the hypodermis.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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