Which of the following statements concerning the subcutaneous layer is false?
A. The subcutaneous layer is a site of lipid storage.
B. The subcutaneous layer can also be referred to as the hypodermis.
C. The subcutaneous layer attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle.
D. The main cell types of the subcutaneous layer are fibroblasts, adipocytes, and macrophages.
E. The subcutaneous layer is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers.
Answer: E
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