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Integumentary SystemATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Skin, hair and nails

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Layers

  • Epidermis — outer, no blood vessels, makes melanin
  • Dermis — blood vessels, nerves, glands, hair follicles
  • Hypodermis (subcutaneous) — fat, insulation, cushioning

Functions

  • Barrier against pathogens and water loss
  • Temperature regulation — sweat and vessel dilation
  • Sensation — touch, pressure, pain, temperature
  • Vitamin D synthesis with sunlight

Glands

  • Sweat (sudoriferous) — cooling
  • Oil (sebaceous) — lubricates skin and hair

Healing

  • The skin is the body's largest organ and the first line of defense
Key takeaway

Skin, hair and nails

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Which organ system includes the skin, hair, and nails?

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