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Integumentary

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integumentary system Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail, largest organ of the human body
epidermis The outer layer of the skin
dermis A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands
melanin A pigment that gives the skin, hair and eyes color and helps protect the body from harmful UV radiation that causes skin cancer
hair follicle A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.
oil glands found in the dermis, secrete oil
Sweat Glands produce perspiration for evaporative cooling
Melanin A natural pigment that protects the cells in the skin and in deeper layers from the hazardous effects of UV radiation by absorbing sunlight.
Hair follicles Tube like pockets of epidermal cells that extend into the dermis
Function of Integumentary System It acts as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world. It also functions to retain body fluids, protect against disease, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature.
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