About the Subcutaneous Layer

-The Subcutaneous Layer is found beneath the dermis, there are masses of areolar and adipose tissues that bind the skin to underlying organs! (pg 172)

Since The Subcutaneous Layer is found beneath the dermis, it is made out of Adipose Tissue! (pg 172)

Subcutaneous Layer's Functions!

-The Subcutaneous layer plays some major roles, and some of its main functions are  to provide a cushion for the delicate organs laying beneath the skin and to insulate the body to maintain body temperature.Subcutaneous layer also contains major blood vessels that supply the skin! (173)
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The main role for adipose tissue is to store energy in form of lipids. Also the adipose tissue of the subcutaneous layer insulates and helps to conserve body heat and imending the entrance of heat from the outside! (173)

 

What causes burns!

What causes burns?

There are many things that can cause burns. But the most common burns are due to Fire, Sun and Chemicals, Therapeutic Burns.

Types Of Burns

The first type of burn is the burn that does minimal damge to the tissue and it is 1st degree burn and also this burn involves the epidermis. The next type of burn is 2nd degree burn which means the damage has extended farther into the tissue into the epidermis and dermis.The last type of burn is 3rd degree, it is the most serious and most painful because the burn has destroyed the epidermis and the dermis.

Preventions

How can burns be prevented?

Many things can be done to prevent subcutaneous burns. One  important thing not to do is SMOKE in BED! Keep matches and lighter away from children. When doing laundry do not wash your clothes with flammable liquids. Also you need to check electrical appliances and cords regularly for loose connections. One of the most important thing to do is install smoke alarms in furnace and sleeping areas