Quiz: The Hypodermis

1. When we give a patient an injection of medication, many times we place the needle nearest the location of major blood vessels in the skin. This needle is referred to as a “hypodermic needle” because it's of the right length to enter the __________.
a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. hypodermis
2. Which layer of the integument provides the most insulation?
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermis
3. Which of the following is also known as the superficial fascia?
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermis

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