HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
Question
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Integumentary System
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Circulatory System
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The integumentary system is a complex organ that helps protect the body and regulates various essential processes. It comprises the skin, hair, nails, and glands that produce sweat and oil. These tissues work together to protect the body from infection and injury and regulate bodily processes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The skin epidermis and its array of appendages undergo ongoing renewal by a process called homeostasis. Stem cells in the epidermis have a crucial role in maintaining tissue homeostasis by providing new cells to replace those that are constantly lost during tissue turnover or following injury.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.