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.

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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 subcutaneous layer.

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What type of tissue makes up the epidermis?

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The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium.

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Which layer of the epidermis contains actively dividing cells?

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The stratum basale contains actively dividing cells.

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What is the role of the dermis?

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The dermis provides strength and elasticity to the skin and contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.

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What is the subcutaneous layer?

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The subcutaneous layer is the layer of fat and connective tissue that lies beneath the dermis.

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What is the function of sweat glands?

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

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What are the two types of sweat glands?

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The two types of sweat glands are eccrine glands and apocrine glands.

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What is the role of melanin in the skin?

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Melanin provides pigmentation to the skin and protects against UV radiation.

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What is the significance of the stratum corneum?

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