Itegumentary System Flashcards by Emmanuela Charles | Brainscape

Q

Top layer of skin

A

EPIDERMIS

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Underneath the epidermis

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DERMIS

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Q

What determines skin color

A

PIGMENTS

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Q

The skin and its associated structures are called ……..It provides the following key functions:

protects the body from abrasions and bacterial attack.
Serves as a control mechanism for internal temperature.
provides a reserve of blood vessels that can be used as necessary.
produces vitamin D for metabolic purposes

A

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

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