What Is the Function of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the function of subcutaneous adipose tissue?

• A) Providing a barrier against infectious microorganisms
• B) Embedding of dermal appendages
• C) Formation of keratin
• D) Insulation and cushion against shock

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Definitions:

Pectinate Muscles

Internal ridges of myocardium in the right atrium and both auricles of the heart, which play a role in the contraction pattern of the heart chambers.

Interatrial Sulci

Grooves on the heart's surface that mark the boundary between the left and right atria.

Chordae Tendineae

Heart strings that connect the papillary muscles of the heart to the tricuspid and mitral valves, facilitating valve function.

Tricuspid Valve

A valve in the heart that lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.