HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.
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The cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy.
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It aids in desiccation.
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It converts cholesterol to vitamin D.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your integumentary system stores fat, water, glucose and vitamin D, and helps support your immune system to protect you from diseases. Your integumentary system has many important functions. It: Provides physical protection against bacteria and germs.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Production in Skin Upon exposure to UVB radiation, previtamin D3 is synthesized from 7-DHC in the skin, primarily in keratinocytes of the stratum basale and stratum spinosum layers of the epidermis.