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Integumentary System (skin)

The Integumentary System includes the skin, hair and nails and is the human body's largest organ system.

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How does protein protect your body?

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Proteins protect our body in so many ways, including fighting off infections, repairing tissues, and regulating metabolism. They also play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of cells throughout the body. Additionally , proteins are essential for the production of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies that help our bodies function properly. They are often referred to as the building blocks of life due to their diverse roles in maintaining overall health and well-being.

What advantages do a pachyderm have because of its thick skin?

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Small scratches will not be a gateway for bacteria, viruses, and parasites. And thick skin can boost resistance to heat or cold.

Can hookworm burrow into the skin?

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Yes, hookworms are able to penetrate intact skin and that is actually the main way for a person to become infected. Hookworms usually infect a person who has been walking barefoot in contaminated soil. Most people who are infected show no symptoms and do not even know that they have the parasite. If a person does show adverse symptoms, and it is due to hookworm, there is medicine to treat the infected person.

What caused your dogs skin to turn blood red?

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The underlying cause would be increased blood flow; however, there are several reasons why this could have occurred.

One is trauma - a scrape, scratch or bruise to the skin or underlying muscle would cause the skin to turn red. This would be more visible if the overlying hair had also been removed.

Another is infection, which can be either bacterial or fungal in nature. There is usually a foul-smelling greasy exudate on the skin and it tends to itch like crazy.

Third would be an allergic reaction, which could be to anything from fleas to food to pollen.

Your veterinarian will be able to help sort out exactly what happened, as well as prescribe appropriate treatment. A wound would be treated with cleaning, fur trimming and giving it time to heal; an infection needs antibiotics of some sort and allergies need avoidance therapy.

Can you eat the skin on nectarines?

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Yes and no. The seed is technically edible although may contain high levels of hydrocyanic acid. Detection of this is largely by taste (bitter tasting seed). The seed should have the consistency of a squishy almond and a light pleasant taste. Some reports suggest that the seed may be high in B17 and aid in the treatment of cancer. Source: http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Prunus+persica+nucipersica Hey wiki people... do you really think that over 2 dozen cookies are needed for this page. Yep... that's how many I had to accept! C'mon.

How much ink in Lexmark 26 cartridge?

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The 16 cartridge is considered the high capacity cartridge and the 17 gives you less ink

What is the sebum's function?

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Sebum:

  • provides moisture for the skin and hair
  • protects the skin from friction.
  • is an oily substance which therefore helps to prevent the evaporation of water.
  • moves dead skin cells from the hair follicle to the surface

becasue so it can work

What is the superficial layers of skin?

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The Stratum Corneum is the most superficial layer of skin.

Do your fingernails stop growing?

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Basically, when you're dead.

What is in the human integumentary system?

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Skin, hair, gland, and nails. Provides protection, prevents water loss, synthesizes vitamin D, site receptors, and helps regulate body temperature through sweat evaporation.

What is stratum basal?

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It is apart of the skin and hair shaft

What system provides a frame to protect and support body parts?

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Skeletal system protects your body parts and your bodies.

What does the body look like?

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There is the head at the top.

Then there is the body.

Then there is the penis in the scrotum bag. this is what you use for sexual intercourse (you insert it into the womans va

What do you call the heat of the body?

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Corporal (or body) temperature. When it is above normal, it is called hyperthermia or fever and when it is below normal is called hypothermia.

Does the dermis protect the outer layer of skin?

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The dermis provides cushioning and insulation for your body.

What type of tissue makes up the stratum corneum?

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Keratin is the protein predominant in the stratum corneum.

What do you do if the skin of your blister is ripped off?

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You should first put some disinfectant on it. Then maybe after it settles you can put some ointment on it.(such as neosporin) If you have pre-wrap or some sort of ace bandage make sure to put that on.

What are melanin and keratin?

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Melanin and carotene are skin pigments that help block damaging rays from the sun. The more of these pigments in the skin the greater the protection.

What is the black protective pigment called in skin?

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Melanin, it absorbs sunlight and stops your skin taking damage :)

Which type of cell forms a protective layer for your body?

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Skin cells, both living and dead (your dermis and epidermis) provide the protective layer for your body. Your skin is also the largest organ in your body.

How many layers is the dermis?

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The dermis has variable thickness, ranging from 1-2 mm, and may thicken up to 6 mm

Will eating your dead skin harm you?

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yes its bad if you want a social life... :p