The Integumentary System. Kaylie Bates, Bethanie Reed, and Jasmine Moore.

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1 The Integumentary System Kaylie Bates, Bethanie Reed, and Jasmine Moore.

2 Main Functions of the Integumentary System The main function of the integumentary system is to act as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world. It also functions to retain body fluids. Then it protects against disease. Eliminates waste product. Lastly it regulates body temperature.

3 The system consists of hair, sweat glands, and nails.

4 Organs The skin is the main organ. It is made up of two dermal layers: The epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outmost layer of the skin and it forms a water proof barrier. The dermis lies below the epidermis and contains blood vessels,hair follicles, and various glands.

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6 Organs The last major organ is hair. Hair is mainly keratin.

7 Homeostasis The homeostasis regulates internal environments of the body to maintain stable conditions. This is achieved by the integumentary system organs that ensures proper functioning with all organs of the body.

8 The overall function with other systems The overall function is to protect the body. It provides information on the bodies health.

9 The Digestive System By helping to absorb vitamin D, the integumentary system works with the digestive system, to encourage the intake of calcium from our diet. This enters the bloodstream though the capillary networks in the skin. Healthy functioning of your skin also is related to the digestive system because the digestion of dietary fats and oils are essential for the body to be able to make the protective oils for the skin and hair.

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11 Immune System The skin is one of the first defense mechanisms in your Immune system. Tiny glands in the skin keep oils that enhance the barrier function of the skin. Immune cells live in the skin and provide the first line of defense against infections.

12 Circulatory System The integumentary system also works closely with the circulatory system and the surface capillaries through your body. Because certain substances can enter the bloodstream through the capillary networks in the skin, patches can be used to send medications in this manner for conditions ranging from heart problems (nitroglycerin) to smoking cessation (nicotine patches).

13 Nervous System Your skin plays a vital role in your body as regards the sense of touch. The nervous system depends on neurons placed in your skin to sense the outside world. It processes input from your senses, including touch, and initiates actions based on those inputs. For example, when you stub your toe, nerve cells in the foot send signals up the leg, through the spinal cord, and up into the brain. The nerve cell connections in the brain sense these signals as pain.

14 Vacuoles The vacuoles are cells that help break down waste.

15 Fun facts It is one of the most visible organ system and one of the most complex.

16 Hair Hair comes in many different colors and styles. It works with the integumentary system. It can even have to do with your arm hair, eye lashes, leg hair, any hair! Each performs a different function.

17 Nails...

18 Skin Skin covers much of the body. Pretty much every inch of your body is covered in skin and is the largest, heaviest organ in the body. It holds all of your body parts inside you. Also it is the first layer of protection against bacteria and germs.

19 fat folds =P POKE!!!!

20 fat folds =P POKE!!!!

21 In All... the integumentary system is a very important part of the every day life... so take good care of your body and it will take good care of you :)

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