NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The integumentary system is composed of hair, skin, and nails. Its function is to protect the body from the external environment. Which animal cell organelle has similar function?
A
cell membrane
B
nucleus
C
mitochondria
D
ribosome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What organelle is most similar to the integumentary system and why? Cell Membrane because it acts as a filter keeping bad things out of the cell like your skin keeps out bacteria.

Detailed explanation-2: -The skin is the largest organ of the body. 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The integumentary system is an animal’s outer protective covering. It shields the animal from abrasions, punctures, bacterial infections, desiccation and water saturation, and ultraviolet rays. The integumentary system in humans is composed primarily of the skin, which consists of the epidermis and dermis.

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