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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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If a cut has skin hanging off and you you lay the skin down a put a bandaid on it will it heal?
Better to remove the skin as new skin will grow, the current skin might have died off also
No, melanin is not an organelle. It is a pigment produced by certain cells, primarily melanocytes, and is responsible for the coloration of skin, hair, and eyes. Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform specific functions, such as mitochondria or lysosomes, while melanin is a biochemical substance involved in protection against UV radiation and contributing to aesthetic traits.
The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis.
What tissue makes up the dermis?
Dense irregular connective tissue are tissue types found in the dermis.
subcutaneous layer
The Dermis of the skin is composed of Dense Irregular Connective Tissue.
skin tissue
skin is so important because it keeps your internal organs safe and makes sure the organs dont gett to hot or to cold
What is the combinging form for skin?
Derm- the combining form. Dermatology is the study of the skin. Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin.
What structure includes the types apocrine eccrine and sebaceous?
The glands of the skin, or the integumentary glands, include apocrine and eccrine sweat glands, and sebaceous glands that secrete sebum, or skin oil.
What is one fact about each body system?
One fact about each and all body systems is that each body system has its own separate but interrelated function.
What results if the pH of human skin rises above the normal pH level of the skin?
the fat layer of skin reacts with the (OH-) ions (higher PH) which causes chemical burns and chemically damages this layer, turning it into a compound resembling that of soap.
Why is cutaneous respiration impossible?
Its not impossible. Many animals such as the earthworm and frog do it.
Why is like skin more attractive than dark skin?
your so stuck up to believe that the sterotypes you here is good? no race is attractive or has the most prettiest girls,all people are born good and innocent. there's no such thing as "better" we better ourselves and get rid of the low-self esteem. and your trying to say light is right? get a clue,girl.
How many people a year have skin problems?
Umm... lets see, 1 person a year, you really want to know who that person is? Well that's you OF COURSE!!!!!
Umm... lets see, 1 person a year, you really want to know who that person is? Well that's you OF COURSE!!!!!
Cyanosis is when the skin turns bluish bc of lack of oxygen in the blood
What is the function of nails?
Your nails protect the sensitive ends of your fingers and toes.
You can use your nails to pick up very objects small or to peel of objects that are adhered to surfaces- objects that your hands can't pick up. Wash your hands after using your nails. Grime gets under nails easily.
Or it could be objects, usually made of metal, to hold wooden pieces together. the function of the nails in the integumentary system is to protect the tissue that lies beneath them.
