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Unit 3: Integumentary System Flashcards

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Function of Integumentary System:

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Protection
regulate body temperature
prevent water loss,
minor excretion of waste

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3 layers of the skin:

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Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis

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What is the epidermis made of mostly?

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Stratified squamous

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The epidermis:

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Does not contain blood vessels

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The cells are:

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Tough, Fibrous, and waterproof protein

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There are melanocytes which:

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Produce melanin + pigment

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