PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The major organ of the integumentary system is
A
Skin
B
Nails
C
Hair
D
Glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -The integument is composed of epidermis, dermis, adnexal structures (simple and compound hair follicles, epitrichial apocrine glands, atrichial [eccrine] glands, sebaceous glands, arrector pili muscles), and the subcutis, as well as nails, hooves, and claws.

Detailed explanation-3: -Skin is the largest organ of our body. The skin is made up of three main layers: the epidermis, dermis and subcutis. Our skin is a good indicator of our general health.

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