GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Your integumentary system is your body’s outer layer. It consists of your skin, hair, nails and glands. These organs and structures are your first line of defense against bacteria and help protect you from injury and sunlight. Your integumentary system works with other systems in your body to keep it in balance.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is part of the excretory system because it has glands that secrete sweat, which sometimes contains metabolic wastes that the body needs to get rid of, like urea and acids. Dead cells and alcohol can also be excreted by the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The integumentary system reduces water loss, contains receptors that respond to touch, regulates body temperature, and protects the inside of the body from damage. Skin, hair. Receptors in skin send sensory information to the brain. The autonomic nervous system regulates peripheral blood flow and sweat glands.