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, sensory receptors, and oil glands. these structures are referred to as the (click to select) of the skin.

Explanation:

Analyze levels of organization

Using the Levels of Organization knowledge point

• Cells are organized into tissues.
• Tissues are organized into organs.
• Organs are organized into organ systems.

Identify the largest organ

Using the Integumentary System knowledge point

• The largest organ by weight is the skin.
• The skin is part of the integumentary system.

Identify accessory structures

• Structures such as hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands are accessory structures.
• These structures are referred to as accessory organs 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 organs</blank> of the skin.