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Skin is able to repel water, however if water is in contact with the skin for a prolonged period of time the skin will absorb the water because of the pores (Small holes) in it . This may happen if you spend a large amount of time in the water. This is not dangerous for your health. The integumentary system
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Is all immunity developed after birth?
When they're first born, a human infant actually has a full immune system, but most of this system's immunity was supplied by the mother during its time in the womb. After six months, the immune system has produced its own cells for protection, and is mostly its own.
Why does human nose have hair?
Hair is important to the human nose. It provides filtration for incoming air.
What is the same between human made system and natural system?
The difference between a human-made system and a "natural" system will depend entirely on what the system is. In many cases the human system will be simpler and have a narrow focus.
Is a xylem tissue organ or a structure?
Xylem is a tissue found in plants.It conducts minerals and water
What system does the human brain belong to?
The human brain belongs to the nervous system.
What provides an outer covering of the body for protection?
Skin is the outer covering for the body. It is part of both the Sensory system and the Immune system.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Answer: Integumentary Systemsystem includes: Skin, nails, and hair; cutaneous sense organs and glandsFunction:Protects deeper organs from injury due to bumps, chemicals, bacteria, and dehydration (drying out).Excretes salts and ureaHelps regulate body temperature
What are the ribs in the human respiratory system?
Protection to the lungs
What part of the human body is the heart?
Either the cardiac system or muscular system, depending on what you are covering.
What is human skin an example of?
Human skin is an example of an organ because it provides protection for the rest of our body.
What is in the human integumentary system?
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 the definition of the muskuloskeletal system?
Provides form stability and movement to the human body
What is one organ system that is important in maintaining the human body?
the most important system in your body is the reproductive system because that's the system which makes your have sex
What is the purpose of the current regulatory system for the protection of human subjects?
implement the ethical principles underlying the conduct of human subjects research.
Functions of the musclar system?
The muscular system has a variety of roles in the human body. The system provides the body with stability, posture, motion, heat, and helps with digestion.
What provides support for the human body and enables body movement?
Skeleton and muscles
What five major functions is the skeletal system responsible for in the human body?
The five major functions of the human skeletal system are: Support, Storage of Minerals and Lipids, Blood Cell Production, Protection, and Leverage.
What body system has 206 bones for support and protection?
The adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones. Besides providing support for a strong structural frame and protection for internal organs, the human skeletal system aids in movement by acting as places for muscle attachment. It also stores calcium and phosphorus, and gives human beings their unique shape.
