A nurse on the burn unit is reviewing with a group of nursing students the role of the hypodermis. Based on this information, what would be the best explanation to the nursing students about the role of the hypodermis?
A) Acts as a waterproof barrier protecting the inside of the body
B) Restricts penetration from microorganisms
C) Nourishes and supports the epidermis
D) Anchors the skin to the underlying tissues and organs
D
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The hypodermis anchors the skin to the underlying tissues and organs. It also cushions, supports, nourishes, and insulates the skin. The epidermis, not the hypodermis, acts as a waterproof barrier protecting the inside of the body. The epidermis also restricts the penetration of microorganisms. The dermis nourishes and supports the epidermis, not the hypodermis.
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