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what is the acessory organ of intagumentary
hair
nail
hoof
claws
feather
scales
the largest component of this system. It is an extensive sensory organ, which forms an outer, protective coat around the entire external surface of the body.
skin
what is the components of intagumentary system
Skin
- Skin Appendages
- Subcutaneous Tissue and Deep Fascia
- Mucocutaneous Junctions
These are the areas where skin meets mucous membranes
5. Breasts
give five function of integumatary
Covers about 2 square meters, and 1.5 to 5 mm thickness.
Acts as a protective barrier against environmental factors.
Protect deeper tissues.
Serves to maintain water balance.
Regulate body temperature.
the ________ stores fats, ______ over underlying structures, and provides insulation.
underlying hypodermis and “cushions”
give 2 underlying hypodermis
Synthesize vitamin D.
A sensory organ
give 4kinds of skin glands
sweat glands
Sebaceous Glands or Oil Glands
CERUMINOUS GLANDS
MAMMARY GLANDS
Respond differently to heat
and nervous state and respond to emotional
sensory stimuli.
sweat glands
2 type of sweat glands
Apocrine Sweat Gland
Eccrine Sweat Glands
Common in armpits and groin area.
The sweat does not evaporate as quickly and can lead to foul body odor.
is often a result of emotional stress or anxiety.
Apocrine Sweat Gland
The most common and are found all over the surface of the body.
Eccrine Sweat Glands
Found in the skin of mammals and these glands secrete sebum. It also contains a group of specialized epithelial cells.
Sebaceous Glands or Oil Glands
A group of complex oils.
sebum
A modified apocrine glands located primarily in the skin lining
cartilaginous/membranous portion of the external auditory canal.
CERUMINOUS GLANDS
It is involved in skin problems such as acne and keratosis pilaris.
CERUMINOUS GLANDS