The Layer That is Below the Dermis and Contains Fat

Question

The layer that is below the dermis and contains fat and blood vessels is called the
A) dermal papillae
B) stratum germinativum
C) stratum corneum
D) subcutaneous layer

Accepted Answer

The subcutaneous layer, also called the hypodermis, is the layer of tissue that is below the dermis. It is composed of adipose (fat) tissue and contains blood vessels and nerves that supply the skin.