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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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What does the body look like?

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?

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?

The dermis provides cushioning and insulation for your body.

What type of tissue makes up the stratum corneum?

Keratin is the protein predominant in the stratum corneum.

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

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

What do you do for a toothpaste burn on your skin?

It is possible that you have a problem with a particular brand of toothpaste, which perhaps has more peppermint flavoring than you really want; see if you can find another brand that you like better. If that doesn't help, you can consult your dentist.

Do unicellular organisms have skin cells?

No First of all, a skin cell is not an organism on its own. It has to join other cells to form and organism. Second of all, a skin cell is only one cell. Multicellular organisms have more than one cell.

What synthetic material is closest to human skin?

The closet skin to human's, are monkey skin there skin is similar to our skin.

What system does the skin belong in?

Since body systems are made up of organs, and the skin is an organ, so which body system would it belong to? ...................... Skin is the Integumentary System which also includes hair and nails ..............

What is the medical term meaning study of the integumentary system?

Here are some vocabulary for the integumentary system:

Epidermis

Dermis

Papillary layer

Reticular layer

Subcutaneous layer

Hair Shaft

Sweat Gland

Tactile Corpuscle

Sebaceous Gland

Arrector Pili Muscle

Hair Follicle

Nerve Fibers

Artery

Vein

Stratum Germinitivum

Stratum Spinosum

Stratum Granulosum

Stratum Lucidum

Stratum Corneum

Albino

Lines of Cleavage

Hypodermis

Apocrine Glands

Merocrine Sweat Glands

Both newborn infants and aged individuals have very little subcutaneous tissue How does this affect their sensitivity to cold environmental temperatures?

Both newborn infants and aged individuals have very little subcutaneous tissue How does this affect their sensitivity to cold environmental temperatures?

What layer of skin causes wrinkles?

The dermis is the support layer of the skin. As we age, the dermis thins and becomes less supportive, allowing wrinkles to form.

Why are the palms of your hands orange?

I am definitely no expert, but several years ago this happened to my wife. She was diagnosed with a Thyroid problem that requires her to take medication, but it wasn't very long and those orange feet and hands went back to normal color, I hope this may help.