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Integumentary System

Discover the key functions and structures of the integumentary system, including the skin, hair, and nails. Learn about its relationships with other body parts, common diseases like acne and eczema, and interesting facts about this vital organ. Explore the role of sweat glands, the effects of skin cancer, and protective mechanisms the skin provides.

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Integumentary System

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  1. Integumentary System By Stephanie Doria And Macie MacDonald

  2. Function • Skin, hair, and nails protect underlying tissues – also regulates body temp.

  3. Structure • Epidermis, top layer of skin that keeps the outside from the inner tissues • Dermis, lower layer of skin that keeps temperature of the body average. • Hair, any of the cylindrical keratinized pigmented filament characteristically growing from the epidemic. • Nails, made of protein called kertain a form of modified hair. • Sweat glands, to excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin.

  4. Relationships • Skin covers the muscles to protect it. • Brain, tells skin temperature through nerves that tell you its too hot.

  5. Diseases • Acne, An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, mostly on the face. • Eczema, a non-contagious inflammation of the skin, characterized cheifly by redness, itching, and outbreaks. • Dandruff, a scaly flaky shed from the scalp, sometimes caused by seborrhea. • Skin cancer, a change on the skin a sore that wont go away. The sun is the main cause as well as ultraviolet lights.

  6. Interesting facts • The skin is the humans body’s largest organ. • The word Integument comes from a Latin word meaning covers. • Sweat is made up of salt, water, and other compounds. • If the ducts of oil glands become clogged with excessive amounts of sebum, dead cells, and bacteria, acne can result. • Important function is to protect. • If pressure increases on the skin it increases the chances of mitosis and a thicker epidermis it forms and creates a callus.

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