NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Your skin and hair are parts of your ____
A
endocrine system
B
excretory system
C
immune system
D
integumentary system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your integumentary system is your body’s outer layer. It’s made up of your skin, nails, hair and the glands and nerves on your skin. Your integumentary system acts as a physical barrier-protecting your body from bacteria, infection, injury and sunlight.

Detailed explanation-2: -The functions of the skin include: Protection against microorganisms, dehydration, ultraviolet light, and mechanical damage; the skin is the first physical barrier that the human body has against the external environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The integumentary system (skin) has been called a membrane and an organ but, it is generally considered a system because it has organs that work together as a system. It is sometimes considered an organ because it contains several types of tissues and a membrane and it covers the body.

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