MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The layer of tissue found under or below the skin is called
A
epidermis
B
subcutaneous
C
vascular
D
hypogastric
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -It consists primarily of loose connective tissue, and contains larger blood vessels and nerves than those found in the dermis. It is a major site of fat storage in the body. The hypodermis is the lower layer of skin shown in the diagram above.

Detailed explanation-3: -The subcutaneous tissue, which is also called the hypodermis, is a layer of connective tissue that lies immediately below the dermis and contains fat, larger blood vessels, and nerves.

Detailed explanation-4: -The dermis, found beneath the epidermis, contains connective tissue, hair follicles, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.

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