The Integumentary system | the skin | hair | nails | glands (sweat & oil) # Integumentary system
Автор: BIOCHEM EXPERT MEDICAL
Загружено: 2026-01-22
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The integumentary systemis your body's outer layer, comprising the skin, hair, nails, and glands (sweat & oil), acting as a crucial barrier against infection, injury, and UV rays. It's vital for maintaining body temperature, fluid balance, vitamin D synthesis, and sensory perception (touch, pain, temperature). Essentially, this system protects internal structures while managing vital functions like sweating and feeling the world around you.
Key Components
Skin: The largest organ, with outer (epidermis) and inner (dermis) layers, providing protection and sensation.
Hair: Reinforces skin protection and helps with insulation.
Nails: Protect fingertips and toes.
Glands: Sweat glands cool the body, while sebaceous (oil) glands moisturize.
Main Functions
Protection: Acts as the first line of defense against pathogens, chemicals, sunlight, and physical damage.
Thermoregulation: Regulates body temperature through sweating and adjusting blood flow.
Sensation: Contains nerve endings for touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.
Vitamin D Synthesis: Produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
Waste Excretion: Eliminates some waste through sweat.
Fluid Balance: Prevents excessive water loss.
How it Works
The system's parts work together; for example, when you get hot, sweat glands activate to cool you down, while nerve receptors signal the brain about temperature changes, demonstrating its role in homeostasis (maintaining internal stability).
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