Which of the following statements concerning the hypodermis is false?

A. The hypodermis attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle.
B. Hypodermis is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers.
C. Hypodermis is referred to as subcutaneous tissue.
D. The main cell types of the hypodermis are fibroblasts, fat cells, and macrophages.
E. The hypodermis is a site of fat storage.


B

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