Human_anatomy_TEAS_V.
Integumentary system (Aka your skin) • Main Functions of the Integumentary system – Protection • Bacteria • UV light • Physical insult – Prevents Dehydration • Keratin (protein that waterproofs the skin) – Heat Control – Regulate Body Temperature – Vitamin D Production • Epidermis – Mostly dead cells ( your outer skin is dead and flakes off_ – Cytoplasm is filled with keratin • Dermis – Blood vessels – Loose Connective tissue – Dense Connective tissue • Collagen and elastic fibers • Wrinkles happen when elastin protein breaks down • Hypodermis (not skin) – Loose Connective • Adipose (this is fat)
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