The Skin and Integumentary System

Supplies sensitivity to pain and pressure

Synthesizes dehydrocholesterol to produce vitamin D

Acts as a barrier to temperature changes

Protects the body from the environment and restricts loss of moisture (correct)

Stratum granulosum (correct)

Stratum corneum

Stratum lucidum

Epidermis outermost layer

Provide sensation and temperature regulation

Produce vitamin D and protect against harmful rays

Constitute the integumentary system

Include glands, hair, and nails (correct)

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