EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and connects the skin to muscle and other underlying structures?
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Dermis
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Epidermis
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Hyperdermis
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Hypodermis (Subcutaneous)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hypodermis is deep to the dermis and is also called subcutaneous fascia. It is the deepest layer of skin and contains adipose lobules along with some skin appendages like the hair follicles, sensory neurons, and blood vessels.
Detailed explanation-2: -The hypodermis is the innermost or subcutaneous layer of the skin. Most of the body’s fat is stored in this layer.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hypodermis, deep to the dermis of skin, is the connective tissue that connects the dermis to underlying structures; it also harbors adipose tissue for fat storage and protection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The layer of skin that contains adipose tissue is the hypodermis.
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