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Integumentary System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Integumentary System | Outer covering that physically separates the body from the external environment |
| Epidermis | Outer layer of the skin |
| Melanin | Pigmented protein that gives skin its color |
| Dermis | Layer of skin beneath and supporting the epidermis, made up mostly of fibrous connective tissue that gives 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 |