ANAT 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Monocyte, Loose Connective Tissue, Cell Division

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[integumentary system] = system that is composed of organs (skin, hair, oil, sweat glands, nails, and sensory receptors skin and its derivatives. Functions of the integumentary system: regulation of body temperature, storage of blood, protects the body from the external environment, detects cutaneous sensations, excretes + absorbs substance, synthesis of vitamin d, immunity. The integumentary system helps to maintain a constant body temperature, protect the body, and provide sensory information about the surrounding environment: skin: (two main layers) The epidermis is composed primarily of epithelium while the dermis is primarily composed of connective tissue: epider(cid:373)is: (cid:862)epithelial(cid:863) Superficial, thinner portion of skin composed of epithelial tissue. In most parts of the body, the epidermis has four strata or layers (stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, and a thin stratum corneum) thin skin. Is a thin epidermis that lacks stratum lucidum. Lacks epidermal ridges, has fewer sweat glands and sensory receptors.

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