The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that ________.
A) it is located just below the epidermis and protects the dermis from shock
B) it has no delicate nerve endings and can, therefore, absorb more shock
C) the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber
D) the cells that make up the hypodermis secrete a protective mucus
Answer: C) the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber