Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
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Textbook Question
Chapter 5, Problem 9RQ
Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?
- protects underlying organs
- helps maintain body temperature
- source of blood vessels in the epidermis
- a site to long-term energy storage
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology
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