integumentary system

Question 1

what is the integumentary system?

Answer 1

an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails and exocrine glands.

Question 2

what are the 3 layers of the skin?

Answer 2

epidermis
dermis
subcuntaneous tissue

Question 3

what is the epidermis?

Answer 3

waterproof layer with keratin
produces pigment melanin
made up of epithelial cells

Question 4

what is the dermis?

Answer 4

nerve endings, sweat glands and hair follicles
makes skin elasticated

Question 5

what is the subcuntaneous tissue?

Answer 5

made up of fat and tissue
insulates body
energy store

Question 6

what are the functions of the integumentary system?

Answer 6

protection
temperature regulation
vitamin D regulation
cutaneous sensation