Integumentary System

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What is the main function of the integumentary system?

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The integumentary system protects the body from external damage, regulates temperature, and provides sensory information.

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What are the three main layers of the skin?

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The three main layers of the skin are the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

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What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

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Epidermis.

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What is the role of the dermis?

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The dermis contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings, and houses accessory structures like hair follicles and glands.

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What pigment is produced in the epidermis?

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Melanin.

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What are the two types of glands found in the dermis?

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Sweat glands and sebaceous (oil) glands.

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What is the function of sweat glands?

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Sweat glands help regulate body temperature through the process of sweating.

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What is the function of sebaceous glands?

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Sebaceous glands secrete oil (sebum) to lubricate and protect the skin.

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What is a hair follicle?

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A hair follicle is a small tubular structure in the skin from which hair grows.

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What is the hypodermis?

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The hypodermis, also known as the subcutaneous layer, is the layer of fat and connective tissue beneath the dermis.