The subcutaneous tissue is composed of adipocytes. This tissue’s main functions are storage of energy, insulation, and cushioning. The adipocytes are closely packed in a connective tissue septum with associated blood vessels and nerve endings.
There are many types of skin appendages, including hair follicles, sebaceous glands, eccrine glands, apocrine glands, and various nerve endings.

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