HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Insulate & Cushion of deeper body organs
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Protect the entire body from environmental damage.
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Aid in movement of the body
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Send electrical messages throughout the body.
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Absorb oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Physical protection: Given that the integumentary is the covering of the human body, its most apparent function is physical protection. Immunity: The skin is the body’s first line of defense as it acts as the physical barrier that prevents direct entry of pathogens. More items
Detailed explanation-2: -Overall, the integumentary system functions to guard the body, providing a barrier to infection and shielding the body against temperature changes and the adverse effects of potentially harmful substances (such as UV light).
Detailed explanation-3: -Functions of the Skin Many of these roles are related to homeostasis . The skin’s main functions are preventing water loss from the body and serving as a barrier to the entry of microorganisms. Another function of the skin is synthesizing vitamin D, which occurs when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light.