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  • Integumentary MM

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    Mohd Fazreyl
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    The document discusses the structure and functions of the integumentary system. It notes that the system includes the skin, hair, nails, glands and melanocytes. The skin acts as a barrier, regulates temperature and fluid balance, and senses the environment. Hair and nails are made of keratin and come in different shapes, colors and thicknesses. Melanocytes produce melanin pigment in the skin.

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    The document discusses the structure and functions of the integumentary system. It notes that the system includes the skin, hair, nails, glands and melanocytes. The skin acts as a barrier, regulates temperature and fluid balance, and senses the environment. Hair and nails are made of keratin and come in different shapes, colors and thicknesses. Melanocytes produce melanin pigment in the skin.

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    Integumentary MM

    Enviado por

    Mohd Fazreyl
    The document discusses the structure and functions of the integumentary system. It notes that the system includes the skin, hair, nails, glands and melanocytes. The skin acts as a barrier, regulates temperature and fluid balance, and senses the environment. Hair and nails are made of keratin and come in different shapes, colors and thicknesses. Melanocytes produce melanin pigment in the skin.

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    Melanin - Pigment Melanocyte Cells

    Made of Keratin
    Integumentary System Top - Stratum Corneum
    Epidermis 5 Layers
    Barrier against invasion Bottom - Stratum Basale
    dialation of blood vessels to disipate heat Layers
    Temprature Dermis = Cutis = Corium = True Skin = Cutaneous Layer
    Sweat for reducing temprature
    Purpose Hypodermis = Superficial Fascia = Subcutaneous Layer
    Sweat removes toxins Toxicity Regulation
    Skin Properties Elasticity marks physiological age
    Fluid Balance / Electrolytes

    Sensation Parts
    Sebaceous gland excretes oil to prevent liquid loss

    Glands

    Made of Keratin Circular = Straight


    Hair
    Shape of hair determines hair type Egg shape hair = Wavy
    Characterisitcs
    Amount of pigament Triangle shape hair = Kinky
    Color
    Blond = Sulfur (thinest hair)
    Nails Made of Keratin Color additive
    Red = Iron (thickest hair)

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