The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that ________.

A) it is located just below the epidermis and protects the dermis from shock
B) it has no delicate nerve endings and can therefore absorb more shock
C) the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber
D) the cells that make up the hypodermis secrete a protective mucus


C) the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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