Integumentry system Flashcards
1
Q
Functions
A
The skin covers the body and prevents the loss of water. It protects the body from injury and infection. The skin also helps to regulate body temperature, eliminate wastes, gather information about the environment, and produce vitamin D.
2
Q
epidermis
A
The outermost layer of the skin
3
Q
dermis
A
The lower layer of the skin
