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    The integumentary system is part of an organ system which protects the body from all external processes while still being able to be surrounded by the climate change on a day to day basis. The integumentary systems most important organ is the skin, which protects the body from external damage. Not only does the system consist of skin as its main organ but also has accessory organs as well, such as hair, nails, and exocrine glands. The hairs on our bodies gives the body insulation otherwise known as heat. The nails on our fingers and toes are made from keratin and give the nail a hard covering to protect our fingers and toes from damage. Exocrine glands are important because it is how the body lets us sweat. Glands secrete products that the…

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    I pick the integumentary system. The organs with this system are skin, hair, nails, and oil glands. The skin is the body’s outer covering and forms a barrier to protect the body from chemicals, disease, and physical change. Hair and nails protect it from infections. The oil glands produce sweat and moisturize the skin. This elps with dehydration and regulate body temperature, and throws away waste. A few possible ailments are *acne* where the skin on the body become clogged and look like…

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    The integumentary system is commonly known for one of many visible complex organ systems. The system is made up of skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves. The integumentary system shields the body from substances in the outside world. It holds body fluids, protects the body from a disease, removes waste products, and regulates the body’s temperature. While accommodating to do all of that, the integumentary systems teams up with many systems in your body. All of those systems each sustain internal…

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    Integumentary System: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin The skin covers the entire body surface, making up most of a humans body weight. Skin tissue provides the human body with protection from mechanical, chemical, thermal damage, and bacteria. Along with this, the skin provides insulation while regulating heat and cushioning for tissues and organs. This body system also helps with the prevention of water loss, but also allows excretion of things such as urea, salts, and water. The skin has…

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    The integumentary system consists of the largest organ of the body which along with supporting structures that cover majority of the surface area of the human body. Responsible for protection, thermoregulation, palpation, and excretion. Cutaneous Membrane: More commonly referred to as the skin, the largest organ of the body that as a is composed of two main components: Epidermis- The outer most layer of the skin. Acts as a physical barricade against microbe’s due to its configuration of tough…

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    The Integumentary System

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    The integumentary system is made up of skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. The integumentary system is also the largest organ in the body. With this being said, there are many diseases that can arise. The disease that I’ve decided to cover is, Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches. No one really knows exactly what causes psoriasis, but most researchers agree that it is related to the immune system and genetics. No special…

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    body systems there is the INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM which The integumentary system is the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage There is also the MUSCULAR SYSTEM The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body. There is also the SKELETAL SYSTEM The skeletal system includes all of the bones and joints in the body. Each bone is a complex…

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    Pig Integumentary System

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    Our bodies have systems that work together to help us function as one organism. The systems we learned about in class are the integumentary system, digestive system, excretory system, skeleton system,, and muscular systems. We dissected a fetal pig to get a better understanding of it and how it relates to us. We named the pig the great name of Wilbur since he was a male. He was a full term, or ready to be born, since he measured out to be over 30 centimeters. Then after we identified every we…

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    The integumentary system is the hair, nails, skin, glands and nerves. Some of the integumentary system’s functions are to protect the body from things on the outside, It helps hold body fluid, helps prevent diseases take the waste out of your body that isn’t needed and help people with keeping their body at a certain temperature. The integumentary system also helps peoples bodies hold water in fat, so that it can protect the body from being dehydrated. Eczema has no actual confirmed cause but…

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    Body systems and the bond types of Vitamins and Minerals go hand in hand. The Digestive System breaks down food into vitamins and minerals to be transported to other body systems. The Integumentary System is made up of skin, which uses copper to create Melanin to help protect against the sun. The Integumentary System also uses Vitamins A and C, as well as Niacin and Zinc for healthy growth and repair of skin. The Respiratory System consists of mouth, nose and lungs to inhale oxygen and exhale…

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