MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of the skin is made up of fatty tissue?
A
epidermis
B
dermis
C
hypodermis
D
hyperdermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bottom layer of skin, or hypodermis, is the fatty layer. The hypodermis: Cushions muscles and bones: Fat in the hypodermis protects muscles and bones from injuries when you fall or are in an accident. Has connective tissue: This tissue connects layers of skin to muscles and bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypodermis is the deepest layer of the skin. It is made of subcutaneous fat composed of adipose cells and is surrounded by connective tissue, nerves, and blood vessels. [5] The number of adipose cells varies with the area of the body.

There is 1 question to complete.