Integumentary System Flashcards
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Structures and jobs of the integumentary?
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LAYER ONE: epidermis/outer layer
Pores, hair, produces melanin which gives skin color, and protects from UV rays.
LAYER TWO: inner layer
Fat, blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, sweat, and oil glands.
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Jobs of integumentary?
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Protection Temp control Eliminating wastes Skin Gathering Info Producing vitamin D.
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How does temperature control work?
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Sweat: evaporation off skin. Shivering Goose bumps Fat as insulation Blood vessels.
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Types of nerves?
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Hot, cold, pressure, pain, light, and touch.
