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body systems
integumentary system
Term | Definition |
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skin | responsible for protection, temperature regulation, sensation, excretion, and vitamin D production. largest organ of this system |
hair follicles | generate hair |
sebaceous glands | produce sebum to keep skin and hair soft, and prevent bacteria from growing on the skin |
fingernails and toenails | protect the ends of fingers and toes |
sudoriferous (sweat) glands | produce sweat to aid in cooling the body |
epidermis layer | outermost layer of the epithelial tissue, covers the external surface of the body |
dermis layer | thick layer beneath the dermis that contains the arteries, veins, nerves. |
subcutaneous layer | loose, connective tissue composed of adipose tissue and lipocytes |