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Chapter 5 - A & P Lecture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the structures of the integumentary system? | skin, hair, nails, glands |
| what are the fucntions of the integumentary system? | protection, sensation, temp. regulation, vitamin D, excretion |
| protection: | protects against UV light, microorganisms, water loss |
| sensation: | sensory receptors for heat, cold, touch, pressure, pain |
| temp. regulation: | modulation of blood flow through the skin and activity of sweat glands |
| vitamin D: | vitamin D production from a molecule made in the skin when exposed to UV light |
| excretion: | small amounts of waste products eliminated |