Hypodermis, also known as subcutaneous tissue, has important functions. Hypodermis layer lies immediately below the dermis. It is the lowermost layer of our integumentary system. Though hypodermis is not part of the skin, it is very essential for anchoring the skin to the body. Though both dermis and hypodermis are derived from mesoderm, unlike dermis, this layer is not derived from dermatome region.
The National Confectioners Association reported in 2005 that 80 percent of adults in America planned to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, and that 93 percent of children planned to go trick-or-treating.
Now a new study from the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 97 percent of kids played video games regularly. The survey group was composed of 1,102 young people between 12 and 17, and also polled their parents on topics. Boys do hold a slim lead in video game play percentage. While 94 percent of girls now play video games, 99 percent of boys do. Video games may be the great uniter, as race, ethnicity, income, and, for the most part, gender showed little variation. In fact, 7 percent of kids said they didn't even have a computer in their house, but they owned a game console.