EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
Question
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Which part of the skin contains fat for food and energy storage?
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epidermis
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fatty layer
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dermis
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subcutaneous layer
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The fat layer of skin is located in the subcutaneous layer of tissue called the hypodermis.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is subcutaneous tissue? Subcutaneous tissue is the deepest skin layer that lies closest to the muscle. This layer has other names, including superficial fascia, hypodermis, subcutis, and tela subcutanea. The skin consists of layers called the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hypodermis is the innermost or subcutaneous layer of the skin. Most of the body’s fat is stored in this layer. It provides insulation, protection, temperature regulation, and connection between the bones and muscles.
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