The Integumentary System “Body coverings”. Parts of the system 1.Skin 2.Hair 3.Nails.
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The Integumentary System
“Body coverings”
Parts of the system1. Skin2. Hair 3. Nails
Functions of the skin1. Protects- Keeps water in and foreign particles
out
2. Keeps you in touch with the outside world- nerves let you feel things around you
3. Regulates body temperature- sweat glands make sweat, which cools the body as it evaporates
4. Removes waste- Sweat removes chemical waste
Skin Injuries1. Skin cancer- damage to genetic
material
2. Acne- clogged hair follicles from oil and bacteria
3. Cuts- blood clots stop the bleeding, then bacteria fighting cells protect the area
Skin Drawing and Questions
1. Use page 17 to draw a section of the skin.
2. Label all of the structures that are listed.
3. The entire picture MUST be colored.
4. Answer the questions.