stated, there are a few other structures of the integumentary system, such as hair, which is found in nearly all regions of skin. Hair also helps regulate body temperature and protect the surface of the body. An example of this is the eyelashes, which help protect the eyes. Nails are another structure, and are located on the ends of each distal phalanx – one of their functions is to protect the phalanges from trauma. The remaining structures in the integumentary system are several glands, which are…
the body structure and physiology is the term for the study of the function of the body’s organs. During the class, we dissected a pig. We did it to compare the human body and its organ systems with the pig body because they are similar in function. We defined each system and the organs that belong to each one. In anatomy and physiology class we learn about the human body and its composition. To see and learn about the body structure and its organ system we dissected a pig. The systems that we have…
The integumentary system is comprised of the skin’s two layers, the dermis and epidermis, as well as hair, nails, glands, and nerves. Underlying the skin is the subcutaneous layer, or hypodermis, this layer is not a part of the integumentary system but is vital to its function. Made up of a layer of loose connective tissue the hypodermis serves to connect the skin to underlying muscle and bone (142). The hypodermis also assists the overlying skin by supplying it with blood vessels and nerves (Vanputte…