HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Skin, Muscle, and Bone
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Hair, Nails, and Lashes
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Nails, Hair, and Skin
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3 layers of tissue
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Detailed explanation-1: -The integumentary system includes the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails. In addition to its barrier function, this system performs many intricate functions such as body temperature regulation, cell fluid maintenance, synthesis of Vitamin D, and detection of stimuli.
Detailed explanation-2: -Keratinocytes (pronounced: ker-uh-TIH-no-sites) make keratin, a type of protein that’s a basic component of hair, skin, and nails. Keratin in the skin’s outer layer helps create a protective barrier.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your nails, as you know, are located on your fingers and your toes. They are part of the integumentary system, which includes your skin and all its accessory structures like nails, hair, and sweat and oil glands.
Detailed explanation-4: -Skin, hair, and nails are made of similar types of cells. They form the outer layer of the body, called the integumentary (in-teh-gyoo-MEN-tah-ree) system. It protects everything inside the body.