Which Tissue Layer Deep to the Integument Acts as a Shock

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which tissue layer deep to the integument acts as a shock and thermal insulator?

• A) dermis
• B) hypodermis
• C) epidermis

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Definitions:

Convergent Plate Boundary

A region where two tectonic plates are moving toward each other, often resulting in one plate subducting beneath the other and leading to geological phenomena such as earthquakes and mountain building.

Plate Boundaries

The edges where two or more of Earth's tectonic plates meet, often resulting in geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanism.

Divergent Boundary

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates are moving away from each other, often resulting in the creation of new oceanic crust.

Subduction Zone

A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.