Why are injections administered in the hypodermis when administering drugs using a hypodermic needle?

A) There is an abundance of capillaries in the hypodermis.
B) The hypodermis is highly innervated.
C) Since it is vascularized, the hypodermis can absorb a lot of fluid.
D) Both elastic fibers and collagen fibers are present.
E) The presence of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels help local tissues defend and repair themselves.


C) Since it is vascularized, the hypodermis can absorb a lot of fluid.

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