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which of the following is true of the subcutaneous layer?
contains large amounts of collagen fibers.
substantial blood supply for injections.
it is avascular.
it provides a rigid platform for deeper structures.
is attached to the epidermis by a basement membrane.
The subcutaneous layer, also known as the hypodermis, contains large amounts of collagen fibers and adipose tissue. It has a good blood - supply which makes it suitable for injections. It is not avascular. It is a soft layer, not a rigid platform. The epidermis is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane, not the subcutaneous layer.
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Substantial blood supply for injections.