Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer
A) serves as a storage site for lipids, which can be used for energy.
B) helps to lower body temperature.
C) provides protection against infection.
D) is absent in infants.
E) connects the dermis with the epidermis.

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Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer primarily serves as a storage site for lipids, which can be used for energy. It also provides insulation and protection for the body, but it does not directly lower body temperature, protect against infection in a specific manner, or connect the dermis with the epidermis. It is not absent in infants; in fact, infants have a special type of adipose tissue known as brown fat that helps them regulate body temperature.

Adipose Tissue in the Subcutaneous Layer