Question

an injection which goes under the layers of skin to reach the level of fat would be: a subcutaneous b percutaneous c intradermal d epidermal

Explanation:

To determine the correct type of injection, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Subcutaneous injections are administered into the subcutaneous tissue (fat layer) under the skin.
• Option B: Percutaneous refers to passing through the skin, not specifically to the fat layer.
• Option C: Intradermal injections are given into the dermis (layer of skin below the epidermis), not the fat layer.
• Option D: Epidermal refers to the outermost layer of the skin, and injections are not typically given here to reach fat.

So, the injection that goes under the skin layers to reach the fat level is subcutaneous.

Answer:

A. subcutaneous