What is behind, the epidermis, tone Outer cone Dermis tough, connective tissue, deeper, subcutaneous thistle Hypodermis, under the skin, a deeper person, is within External surface Superficial Skin covers the shell Souls dwell deeper than a well Subcutaneous deep as you are, connected with hypothalamus Regulate, monitor, survival state Emulate, internal balance The body's thermometer, nature's gift Homeostasis, same and, steady Greek word ready