General functions of the integumentory system: Protection, sensation, temperature regulation, vitamin D production, Excretion: 3 Layers of skin: Epidermis- top, superficial, epithelial Dermis- deep layer of connective tissue Subcutaneous tissue- not part of skin, loose connective tissue that connects to underlying layers From deepest to most superficial, name and describe the five strata of epidermis
North American X-15. If the type of engine is not limited to jet-powered engines, then the North American X-15 is the fastest airplane. Powered by a rocket engine, the X-15 is said to have reached a speed of 4,520 miles (7,274 km) per hour. Like the X-43, it is launched mid-air from a B-52.
If you just look at typical cruising speed, the fastest is the Boeing 747-400ER (used only by Qantas), which cruises at Mach 0.855 (495 knots at 35,000 ft). The fastest civilian aircraft currently in operation is the Cessna Citation X, which cruises at Mach 0.92 (525 knots at 35,000 ft). Views Â· View Upvotes.