Question

introduction to the integumentary system

complete the sentences describing the integumentary system.

1. recall from earlier chapters that cells are organized into (click to select) which are organized into (click to select) which, in turn, are organized into (click to select).

1. this chapter looks at the largest organ (by weight) in the body, the (click to select). it is part of the organ system called the (click to select) system.

1. also part of this system are structures including hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands. these structures are referred to as the (click to select) of the skin.

Explanation:

Analyze levels of biological organization

Cells are organized into tissues, which are organized into organs, which are organized into organ systems.

Identify the largest organ

The largest organ by weight in the human body is the skin. It is part of the integumentary system.

Identify accessory structures

Structures including hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands are accessory structures of the skin.

Answer:

Question 1

Recall from earlier chapters that cells are organized into <blank>tissues</blank> which are organized into <blank>organs</blank> which, in turn, are organized into <blank>organ systems</blank>.

Question 2

This chapter looks at the largest organ (by weight) in the body, the <blank>skin</blank>. It is part of the organ system called the <blank>integumentary</blank> system.

Question 3

Also part of this system are structures including hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands. These structures are referred to as <blank>accessory structures</blank> of the skin.