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    Introduction The integumentary system is the other name for the skin‚ it’s the largest organ in the body. Unlike other organs‚ this is an organ system that protects the internal body parts from damage‚ dehydration‚ decay as well as other many functions. It has many roles in the body and is the first line of defense against external agents. The integumentary system makes up 15 percent of the body weight in nay human being. Structure The integumentary system is made up of the skin‚ skin derivatives

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    The integumentary system involves skin‚ nails‚ nerves‚ hair‚ and glands. The main act of the integumentary system is to protect the body from the atmosphere. It works to protect from illnesses‚ body temperature and body moisture. In sequence for this to happen‚ the integumentary system works together with all different systems in our body. Functions of integumentary system protects‚ secrets‚ maintains body temperature‚ absorbs‚ and receives

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    life that we enjoy. When we go to the workplace there is a system and a chain of command with which the offices are functioning‚ just like that our bodies are also a complex group of network that is constantly in communication with one another to keep our bodies functioning. There are multiple systems and each one is extremely important in its role but one of the most important systems found within the human bodies is the cardiovascular system. It pumps blood to each portion of our body‚ which

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    The Integumentary System The Integumentary System‚ consisting of the skin‚ hair and nails‚ act as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world. It also has several other functions in the body. The word INTEGUMENT comes from a Latin word that means to cover. The most important function of the integumentary system is protection. This system 1) serves as a barrier against infection and injury‚ 2) helps to regulate and maintain body temperature‚ 3) removes waste products from the body

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    INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM The integumentary system consists of the skin and accessory structures‚ such as hair‚ nails‚ sudorifenous gland (sweat gland) and sebaceous gland (oil gland). Integument means covering‚ and the integumentary system is familiar to most people because it covers the outside of the body and is easily observed. FUNCTIONS OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 1. Protection The skin provides protection against abrasion and ultraviolet light. It prevents the entry of microorganisms

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    5 The Integumentary System FOCUS: The integumentary system consists of the skin‚ hair‚ nails‚ and a variety of glands. The epidermis of the skin provides protection against abrasion‚ ultraviolet light‚ and water loss‚ and produces vitamin D. The dermis provides structural strength and contains blood vessels involved in temperature regulation. The skin is attached to underlying tissue by the hypodermis‚ which is a major site of fat storage. CONTENT LEARNING ACTIVITY Hypodermis ❛❛The hypodermis

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    Human Anatomy & Physiology‚ 7e (Marieb) Chapter 5 The Integumentary System MATCHING QUESTIONS Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1‚ match the following: 1) Area that produces the hair. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 2) Composes the root sheath of the hair follicle. Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 3) Only dermal part of the hair. Answer: E Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig. 5.5 4) Contains the medulla. Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 160; Fig

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    The Integumentary System I. Introduction My chosen organ system is the integumentary system. II. The Integumentary System’s function is to protect and support organs in the body hence this is why its largest organ is the Skin. a. The skin protects underlying tissue against harmful bacteria‚ it provides barriers against most chemicals‚ it also reduces the chance of injury due to mechanic equipment b. The skin also helps regulate body temperature. c. It regulates the body temperature

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    Integumentary System Definition Integument comes from the Latin word integumentum‚ meaning "cover" or an external layer.In animals and plants integument is any natural external covering‚ such as skin and membrane. The human integumentary system is an external body covering‚ but also much more. In human beings integumentary system is one of the organ system that protects body from various kinds of damages‚ such as water excreation. MAJOR ORGANS AND FUNTIONS OF INTEGUMENT SYSTEM: The system includes

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    Integumentary System and functions The integumentary system contains the largest organ in the human body‚ the skin. Hair and nails‚ are also part of integumentary system as the extension of the skin. The skin‚ however‚ is the most important. All these structures together‚ provide protection to the inner tissues of the body. Protection is the most important function of the integumentary system. The skin is a waterproof layer that holds in all the moisture within our body and helps regulates body

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