Integumentary System Flashcards by Gail D'Cruz

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Epidermis

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outer layer of skin. keratinised stratified squamous epithelium.

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Dermis

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deeper layer of skin under epidermis. dense irregular connective tissue, nervous tissue, blood, & blood vessels.

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Physiology of Intergumentary System

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protection
temperature homeostasis
cutaneous sensation
absorption and excretion
vitamin D synthesis
blood resivoir

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