Integumentary System Flashcards
1
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Epidermis
A
outer layer of skin. keratinised stratified squamous epithelium.
2
Q
Dermis
A
deeper layer of skin under epidermis. dense irregular connective tissue, nervous tissue, blood, & blood vessels.
3
Q
Physiology of Intergumentary System
A
- protection
- temperature homeostasis
- cutaneous sensation
- absorption and excretion
- vitamin D synthesis
- blood resivoir
