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Integumentary System
Midterm 2 Anatomy + physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is integumen? | Skin and associated structures |
| What are 7 examples of integument | 1. skin 2. claws 3. hooves 4. horns 6. hair 7. glands |
| What is the role of integument? (7) | 1. covers + protects 2. Prevents desiccation 3. prevents infection 4. maintains body temp 5. excretion (sweat) 6. sensory info 7. Synthesis of vitamin D + nutrient sotrage |
| What are 2 structures where skin is the thinnest? | 1. eyes 2. scrotum |
| what are 3 structures where skin is the thickest? | 1. Center of the back 2. between shoulder blades 3. paw pads |
| What are the 3 layers of integument? | 1. epidermis 2. dermis 3. hypodermis |