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concept: intro to the integumentary system

1. list the parts of the body that belong to the integumentary system.
2. what are the functions of the integumentary system?

1. what is the meaning of the word “integument.”

1. what types of protection does the skin offer the body?

1. how does the skin serve as a mini - excretory system?

Explanation:

1. The parts of the integumentary system include the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands (sweat and sebaceous glands).
2. Functions of the integumentary system are protection (physical, chemical, microbial), temperature regulation, sensation (touch, pain, pressure), vitamin D synthesis, and excretion of small amounts of waste.
3. "Integument" means a natural covering or outer layer, like the skin covering the body.
4. The skin offers physical protection (barrier against abrasion), chemical protection (prevents harmful substances from entering), and microbial protection (prevents pathogen entry).
5. The skin serves as a mini - excretory system by sweating out small amounts of water, salts, and some metabolic wastes.

Answer:

1. Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands.
2. Protection, temperature regulation, sensation, vitamin D synthesis, excretion of waste.
3. A natural covering or outer layer.
4. Physical, chemical, microbial protection.
5. By sweating out water, salts, and some metabolic wastes.