INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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To protect the body from infection
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To recieve pressure, pain, heat, and cold stimuli
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To maintain an inetrnal body temperature
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all of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -The integumentary system includes the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails. In addition to its barrier function, this system performs many intricate functions such as body temperature regulation, cell fluid maintenance, synthesis of Vitamin D, and detection of stimuli.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are four types of glands in the integumentary system: sudoriferous (sweat) glands, sebaceous glands, ceruminous glands, and mammary glands. These are all exocrine glands, secreting materials outside the cells and body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: (e) Exchange of gases is not a function of the integumentary system. This is a function of only the respiratory system, where gas is exchanged in the alveoli of the lungs.