The distribution of fat in the _______ layer is largely responsible for characteristic male and female body shapes.
A) dermal
B) subcutaneous
C) epidermal
D) adipose

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The subcutaneous layer (also known as the hypodermis) is the layer of fat found beneath the skin. This layer is responsible for giving both males and females their characteristic body shapes due to the distribution of fat in this layer. Therefore, the correct answer is B) subcutaneous.

The Distribution of Fat in the _______ Layer Is Largely