All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it
A) contains many blood vessels.
B) permits independent movement of deeper structures.
C) contains large amounts of adipose tissue.
D) is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane.
E) is well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin.

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The subcutaneous layer is not attached to the dermis by a basement membrane. Rather, it is loosely connected to the dermis and the rest of the body through collagen and elastin fibers.

All of the Following Are True of the Subcutaneous Layer