Subcutaenous layer

Question 1

What is in the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 1

Adipose tissue, loose connective tissue and some blood vessels/

Question 2

T/F the subcutaneous layer is considered the deepest aspect of the skin

Answer 2

False. The SQ layer is, officially, not part of the skin, but just below it.

Question 3

What is the purpose of adipose tissue in this layer?

Answer 3

heat insulator and energy reservoir

Question 4

Generally, adipose tissue is 8% thicker in ____.

Answer 4

Females

Question 5

T/F thickness of the SQ layer has no bearing on nutritional status/

Answer 5

False, it can be an indicator

Question 6

What is a main function of the SQ layer?

Answer 6

binds skin to underlying structures