HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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The innermost layer of skin is
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dermis
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epidermis
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stratum layer
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hypodermis
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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 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: -An innermost layer of the epidermis is stratum basale.
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