EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands
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produce movement, maintain posture, stabilize joints, generate heat
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protection, sensation (feeling), temperature regulation, vitamin d production, excretion (remove wastes)
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support, protection, movement, storage, blood cell production
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Detailed explanation-1: -The integumentary system is the body’s outermost layer. Composed of skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves, its main job is to protect your insides from elements in your environment, like pollution and bacteria. It also helps retain bodily fluids, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature.
Detailed explanation-2: -Numerous functions of the skin are regulated by vitamin D and/or its receptor. These include inhibition of proliferation, stimulation of differentiation including formation of the permeability barrier, promotion of innate immunity, regulation of the hair follicle cycle, and suppression of tumor formation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances. Prevents loss of moisture. Reduces harmful effects of UV radiation. Acts as a sensory organ (touch, detects temperature). Helps regulate temperature. An immune organ to detect infections etc. More items •05-May-2021