Your skin is the first line of defense against pathogens that try to enter the body.
yes
No
All of the body systems work with the integumentary system.NervousCirculatory
No, they are not. There are two types, one produces salty water and cools your skin and the second is 'smelly' and is found in under the arms and around the groin. But none are involved in the immune system.
immune system
Immune system
The immune system, specifically the innate immune system, works to destroy microorganisms that enter the body through the skin. Components such as phagocytes and natural killer cells help to identify and target these invaders for destruction.
Langerhans cells are a subset of dendritic cells that reside in the epidermis (Part of the immune system). They have long dendrites (like arms) that capture antigen in the skin, and when they find an antigen, they migrate to lymph nodes and present to T cells allowing the adaptive immune system to respond.
no, unless the immune system is compromised
Lysozymes
Langerhans cells are epidermal cells that play a key role in the immune response by capturing and presenting antigens to immune cells. They are part of the skin's immune system and help in defending against pathogens.
The inflammatory response is part of the immune system. It is a response by the body to a particular infection, injury or disease. Inflammation is characterized by a reddening of the skin, pain, heat and swelling.