GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the organ system that forms a protective covering on the outside of the body
A
integumentary system
B
epidermis
C
dermis
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The integumentary system is the largest organ of the body that forms a physical barrier between the external environment and the internal environment that it serves to protect and maintain. The integumentary system includes the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Integumentary System 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. The various components of this system work in conjunction to carry out these functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your skin, along with your hair, nails, oil glands and sweat glands, is part of the integumentary (in-TEG-you-ME I NT-a-ree) system. “Integumentary” means a body’s outer covering.

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