Integumentary System

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What is the main function of the integumentary system?

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The main function of the integumentary system is protection, which includes protection from abrasion, UV light, and entry of microorganisms.

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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.

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What is the epidermis?

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The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin, providing a barrier to protect underlying tissues.

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What is the dermis?

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The dermis is the middle layer of skin that contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings.

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What is the hypodermis?

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The hypodermis, also known as subcutaneous tissue, is the deepest layer of skin that contains fat and connective tissue.

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What is the stratum corneum?

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The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead skin cells that provide a protective barrier.

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What is the stratum lucidum?

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The stratum lucidum is an epidermal layer found only in thick skin, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

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What is the stratum granulosum?

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The stratum granulosum is a layer of the epidermis where keratinocytes begin to die and keratin is produced.

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What is the stratum spinosum?

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The stratum spinosum is a layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin.

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What is the stratum basale?

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The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are generated.