NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and connects the skin to muscle?
A
Dermis
B
Epidermis
C
Keratin
D
Subcutaneous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is in the hypodermis layer? The hypodermis layer includes: Adipose tissue: Adipose tissue is a fatty tissue that consists mostly of adipocytes. Blood vessels: Blood vessels include arteries, capillaries and veins.

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 greatest portion of this tissue is located in the hypodermis of the skin. This layer of subcutaneous fat is also known as panniculus adiposus.

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