Integumentary System

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What is the main function of the integumentary system?

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The integumentary system protects the body from external damage, regulates temperature, and provides sensory information.

Front

What are the three main layers of the skin?

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The three main layers of the skin are the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

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The outermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis.

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What type of tissue primarily makes up the dermis?

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The dermis is primarily made up of connective tissue.

Front

What is the role of sweat glands in the skin?

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Sweat glands help regulate body temperature through the process of sweating.

Front

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

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The dermis contains blood vessels and nerves.

Front

What is the function of adipose tissue in the hypodermis?

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Adipose tissue in the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber and insulates the body.

Front

What type of cells are found in the epidermis?

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The epidermis contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Langerhans cells.

Front

What is the function of melanocytes?

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Melanocytes produce melanin, which gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation.

Front

What is the stratum lucidum?

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The stratum lucidum is a layer of the epidermis that is absent in thin skin.