PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the layer of blood vessels that are closest to the skin called?
A
Epidermal Layer
B
Hypodermal Layer
C
Dermis
D
Subcutaneous Layer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue) is the innermost layer of skin in your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the subcutaneous tissue the arteries are accompanied by 1 or 2 veins (Vv. comitantes). Numerous arterio-arterial and intervenous anastomoses form a subcutaneous network of vascular bundles. Two anastomosing venous systems can be distinguished in the subcutis: The small Vv.

Detailed explanation-3: -The subcutaneous tissue, which is also called the hypodermis, is a layer of connective tissue that lies immediately below the dermis and contains fat, larger blood vessels, and nerves.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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