Question

bio - 201l topic 2: tissues and integument
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lo 2.4 - 2.5. what is the purpose of the integumentary system?
the integumentary system is only composed of the skin and nothing else.
the integumentary system is responsible for regulating body temperature and consists of sweat glands and hair follicles.
the integumentary system is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
the integumentary system is composed of skin and its appendages, subcutaneous tissue, deep fascia, mucocutaneous junctions, and breasts.
the integumentary system is composed of the bones and muscles of the body.
the integumentary system is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
the integumentary system is responsible for producing red and white blood cells.

Explanation:

The integumentary system regulates body - temperature and includes sweat glands and hair follicles. It is not just skin, not related to digestion/absorption, bones/muscles, brain/spinal cord, or blood - cell production. It is composed of skin and its appendages, subcutaneous tissue, etc.

Answer:

the integumentary system is responsible for regulating body temperature and consists of sweat glands and hair follicles.