EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
Question
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Provide Structure and stability to the body
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Make the body cosmetically appealing
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Protect the body from several types of damage
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Protect the body from one specific type of damage
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your integumentary system acts as a physical barrier-protecting your body from bacteria, infection, injury and sunlight. It also helps regulate your body temperature and allows you to feel skin sensations like hot and cold.
Detailed explanation-2: -The skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system. One of the main functions of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature.
Detailed explanation-3: -The skin and other parts of the integumentary system work with other organ systems to maintain homeostasis . The skin works with the immune system to defend the body from pathogens by serving as a physical barrier to microorganisms.