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Which system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands?
Which layer of the skin contains sweat and oil glands and hair follicles?
Which cells give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier?
Which layer of the skin is the thickest?
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Which organ system acts as the body's first line of defense against bacteria and helps protect from injury and sunlight?
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What is the integumentary system primarily responsible for?
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Which layer of the skin contains sweat and oil glands and hair follicles?
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What is the top layer of the skin called?
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Which cells give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier?
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What is the bottom layer of the skin called?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System
- Consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands.
Skin Layers
- The dermis layer contains sweat and oil glands, as well as hair follicles.
- The epidermis layer contains melanocytes, which give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier.
- The hypodermis is the thickest layer of the skin.
Functions of the Integumentary System
- Acts as the body's first line of defense against bacteria and helps protect from injury and sunlight.
- Primarily responsible for protecting the body, regulating body temperature, and aiding in the senses of touch and feel.
Skin Layers' Names
- The top layer of the skin is called the epidermis.
- The bottom layer of the skin is called the hypodermis.
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Test your knowledge of the human integumentary system with this quiz! Explore the functions and structures of the skin, hair, nails, and glands, and learn about their role in protecting the body from harm and infection.
