Personal careQuestion 297 of 1700

The bottom layer of skin, the hypodermis, is mostly made of which tissue?

  1. Oil glands and sweat gland ducts
  2. Hair follicles and blood vessels
  3. Adipose tissue (fat)
  4. Nerve endings and the hair shaft
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Correct answer: Adipose tissue (fat)

The bottom skin layer is mainly fat. A few blood vessels and nerves are also there.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.5: Skin Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026