​The Subcutaneous Tissue That Contains a Lot of Fat Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

​The subcutaneous tissue that contains a lot of fat is the ____.

• A) ​peridermis
• B) ​dermis
• C) ​hypodermis
• D) ​epidermis

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue and in the oral cavity that are responsible for perceiving taste.

Absorbed

The process by which substances are taken up by a tissue, such as the absorption of nutrients by the digestive tract.

Lingual Frenulum

A small fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the tongue.

Buccinator Muscle

A facial muscle that acts to press the cheeks against the teeth and is used in actions such as blowing and chewing.