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1
Q

How many layers does the skin have?

A

2 Layers: Epidermis & Dermis

2
Q

Epidermis is ___ to the Dermis.

A

Superficial

3
Q

The Dermis is ___ to the Epidermis.

A

Deep

4
Q

What is skin also called?

A

Cutaneous Membrane

5
Q

Layer of adipose tissue deep to the dermis is. . .

A

Subcutaneous Tissue

6
Q

Subcutaneous Tissue

A

Layer of adipose tissue deep to the dermis – anchors skin to underlying muscle, insulates, shock absorber.

7
Q

Where is a drug injection site?

A

Subcutaneous Tissue

8
Q

What is typically thicker in Women?

A

Subcutaneous Tissue