The Subcutaneous Layer Consists of

question 14

Multiple Choice

The subcutaneous layer consists of

• A) epithelial and adipose tissues.
• B) areolar and adipose tissues.
• C) dense connective and loose connective tissues.
• D) epithelium and loose connective tissues.
• E) skeletal muscles and adipose tissue.

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Definitions:

Continental Shelf

A submerged extension of a continent, ranging from the shoreline to a drop-off point known as the shelf break.

Hydrothermal Vents

Openings on the seafloor that emit hot, mineral-rich water, supporting unique ecosystems independent of sunlight.

Giant Worm Tubes

Large tubular structures created by certain species of marine worms, which serve as their protective habitats on the ocean floor.

H2S

hydrogen sulfide, a toxic, flammable gas with a characteristic odor of rotten eggs, found in many natural and man-made environments.