Loss of fat in the hypodermis results in ______.
A) higher rates of osteoporosis
B) greater metabolic function
C) wrinkling and loosening of the skin
D) decrease in muscle strength and size

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The hypodermis, also known as the subcutaneous layer, is the layer of connective tissue and fat that is located beneath the dermis of the skin. The fat in the hypodermis serves as a cushion and insulation for the body. Loss of fat in this layer can lead to wrinkling and loosening of the skin.

Loss of Fat in the Hypodermis Results in ______