Many questions are asked about the Integumentary System such as:
How does the Integumentary System help maintain homeostasis in the body?
Since the Integumentary System has multiple roles in homeostasis, including protection, temperature regulation, sensory reception, biochemical syntheses, and absorption. All body systems work in an interconnected manner to maintain the function of the body.
How many layers does the Integumentary System have?
Answer-The gas exchange system, where gases simply diffuse into and out of the interstitial fluid, is called the Integumentary Exchange. The human skin(integument) is composed of a minimum of two layers of tissue: the epidermis and dermis(the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer is not part of the skin). …show more content…
Answer- The skin and its derivatives(sweat and oil glands, hair and nails) make up a very complex set of organs that serve a number of functions, mostly protective. Together these components make up the Integumentary