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Integumentary System. Human Skin is an Organ! Largest organ in the body!. Protects underlying parts from physical trauma! Protects against microbial invasion! Protects against water loss! Helps regulate Body Temperature!
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Human Skin is an Organ!Largest organ in the body! • Protects underlying parts from physical trauma! • Protects against microbial invasion! • Protects against water loss! • Helps regulate Body Temperature! • Helps produce Vitamin D with the help of the sun! *good for teeth, eyes, bones, nails, immune system, helps with osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity • Helps us be aware of our surroundings!
Note Addition: • Nervous: Neurons are imbedded through the skin allowing us to feel! • Immune: Skin is the first barrier against invaders! • Cardiovascular: blood vessels in skin to keep skin cells alive! • Excretory: releases waste products (salts, excess water)