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TierneylIntegumentar
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| homeostasis: | internal stability or "steady state" maintained by the body. |
| hormone | signal molecule released into the bloodstream that triggers particular responses. |
| interstitial fluid | aqueous solution that fills the gaps between cells in a tissue (Concept. |
| integumentary system: | outer covering that physically separates the body from the external environment. |
| epidermis: | outermost layer of skin (Concept. |
| dermis | layer of skin beneath and supporting the epidermis, made up mostly of fibrous connective tissue that gives the skin its strength and elasticity. |
| hypodermis | tissue layer beneath the dermis; contains adipose tissue, a connective tissue that includes fat-storing cells and blood vessels. |