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What are the two parts of the integumentary system?
The integumentary system is made up of the cutaneous membrane (skin) and accessory structures.
What are the components of the cutaneous membrane?
The cutaneous membrane consists of the outer epidermis (superficial epithelium) and the inner dermis (connective tissues).
Name three accessory structures that originate in the dermis.
Hair, nails, and multicellular exocrine glands are accessory structures that originate in the dermis.
What are the functions of the skin?
The skin protects underlying tissues and organs, excretes salts, water, and organic wastes, maintains body temperature, stores lipids, and detects touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.
Is the epidermis vascular or avascular?
The epidermis is avascular, meaning it does not contain blood vessels.
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