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1. Integument system
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The skin and its appendages.
Largest system of the body. 16% of body weight and 1.5-2 m2 of area. |
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2. cutaneous membrane
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Outer epidermis: superficial epithelium (epithelial tissues)
Inner dermis: connective tissues |
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3. subcutaneous layer
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Subcutaneous layer (superficial fascia or hypodermis): loose connective tissue,below the dermis, location of hypodermic injections
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4. skin functions
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Protects underlying tissues and organs
Excretes salts, water, and organic wastes (glands) Maintains body temperature (insulation and evaporation) Synthesizes vitamin D3 Stores lipids Detects touch, pressure, pain, and temperature |
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5. epidermis layers – 5
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Stratum Germanativum
Stratum Spinosum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Lucidum Stratum Corneum |