Texas FFA Livestock Judging PracticeTest

Subcutaneous injections are typically administered in which manner?

1. Through muscle

2. Under the skin

3. Into the bloodstream

4. Into the abdominal cavity

The correct answer is: Under the skin

Subcutaneous injections are specifically designed to deliver medication or vaccines into the layer of fat and tissue just beneath the skin. By administering an injection in this manner, it allows for slower absorption compared to intramuscular or intravenous routes, which is beneficial for certain medications that need to be released gradually. This method is commonly used in both veterinary and human medicine for vaccinations and certain therapies, as it is generally less painful and easier to perform than injections that require penetration into muscle or deeper tissues. The focus on delivering substances under the skin makes this choice the most appropriate for subcutaneous injections, as opposed to options like injecting into muscle, the bloodstream, or the abdominal cavity, which describe different techniques and purposes entirely.