Research On The Integumentary System

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The integumentary system is the organ system that protects the body from various kind of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion from outside.

you have a whole new layer of skin every month. I think it a fun fact because I never knew we have a whole new layer of skin every month and I think it is so cool.
Hair grows about one centimeter per month. It a fun facts for me because I always want a very long hair since I was little and I didn't really research how much our hair grows each month and It really cool to know this fact.
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