MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the primary function of the Hypodermis layer?
A
Send hot and cold sensations to your brain
B
Create sweat
C
Push sweat out of your pores
D
Store fat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Without the hypodermis, your skin would rub against those tissues and muscles. It also acts as a shock absorber to protect your organs, muscles and bones from harm. Storing energy: The hypodermis produces fat cells (adipocytes), which store energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Subcutaneous layer function In many parts of your body, the fat in your subcutaneous tissue plays a role similar to insulation in your house. This fat helps protect the deep structures in your body like your muscles and organs from changes in temperature and absorbs shock to underlying structures.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypodermis houses blood vessels and nerves by which it provides nutrients and sensation for the layers above. The subcutaneous fat stores energy, provides insulation for thermal regulation of the body, and absorbs shock from physical trauma to protect the internal organs.

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