The loose connective tissue that separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called the
A) dermis.
B) epidermis.
C) hypodermis.
D) integument.
E) papillary layer.

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The hypodermis, also known as the subcutaneous layer, lies beneath the dermis and separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs. It is composed of loose connective tissue and adipocytes (fat cells) that provide insulation and cushioning.

The Loose Connective Tissue That Separates the Integument from Deeper