Question

the reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that________. it is located just below the epidermis and protects the dermis from shock it has no delicate nerve endings and can therefore absorb more shock the cells that make up the hypodermis secrete a protective mucus the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber

Explanation:

The hypodermis (subcutaneous layer) is mainly composed of adipose (fat) tissue. Adipose tissue has cushioning properties, which allow it to absorb shock.

• The first option is incorrect because the location (below epidermis) does not explain its shock - absorbing function.
• The second option is wrong as the lack of delicate nerve endings is not related to shock - absorption.
• The third option is incorrect since hypodermis cells do not secrete a protective mucus for shock - absorption.

Answer:

the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber