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What is the hypodermis?

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The hypodermis is the last layer of the skin, it belongs to the integumentary system, it is also known as subcutaneous tissue. It consists mainly of loose connective tissue and stored fat. The following structures are found in the hypodermis:

-sweat glands

-Lymphatic vessels

-Surface blood vessels

-Cutaneous nerves

The hypodermis constitutes the bulk of the body fat deposit and its thickness varies depending on the nutritional status of each person

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