The Integumentary System In The Human Body

The human body has many systems that work together to help us stay alive and function. Body systems are the group of functions that work together for a common purpose. Any malfunction or delay from any of these systems can affect the whole system. There are eleven body systems in all. These include the integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive system. Each of these systems are made up of organs with specific functions to help the body function properly and efficiently. The integumentary system is made up of skin, hair, nails, and glands. It is the most visible organ system and one of the most complex. The integumentary system protects the body from the outside world and harmful substances. This system provides protection from the UV sun rays, while also providing vitamin D. The integumentary system provides temperature homeostasis that helps get rid of excess water through sweating and helps regulate our body temperatures. Some of the functions of the integumentary system are sensation, protection, thermoregulation, and secretion. For the cardiovascular system, it serves as the primary transport system in the human body. It transports …show more content…
It consists of the brain, the spinal cord and a network of nerves that extends to the rest of the body. This system gathers, interprets and responds to information provided by the body. The nervous system has two divisions, the central and the peripheral. The central consists of the brain and the spinal cord and the peripheral consists of the nerves. The hypothalamus is a very important part of the brain that plays a vital role in controlling many bodily functions. One of the major functions of the hypothalamus is to maintain homeostasis. For instance, it regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, water balance and body temperature to keep the human body in a stable, constant