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The Integumentary System connects the body
parts together.
It protects the body by being waterproof.
It is the thickest layer, while being the body’s first
line of defense against infection, body
temperature change, and other challenges to the
body.
How does your system work?
The Integumentary System works by having the 3 main
layers that protect the body, which are the Epidermis,
the Dermis, and the Hypodermis.
The Epidermis, having the whole role of being the first layer of protection of
the integumentary system, and also protects the body from dirt.
The dermis is the second layer of the integumentary system. It gives
elasticity for the integumentary system. It is the layer that mostly holds hair
and glands.
The Hypodermis is the layer that is directly under the dermis. It can store
energy, and is the thickest layer of the integumentary system.
All of these skin layers are important to the integumentary system. They all
work together to protect the body from illnesses, germs, or damages.
System Interdependence
It protects your body from germs, water, and cuts so all
the systems of the body depends on it to protect it.
The skin and the nervous system also sends signaled to
notify the brain.
Parts and organs of the system
The parts and organs of the integumentary
system are the skin, and bones.
Fat is part of the integumentary
system too.
Diseases
Blister, athlete’s foot, and sun burn are different kinds of
disease for the integumentary system.
Athlete’s foot: The Athlete’s foot is an infection of the skin
that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas.
Diseases continued
Sun burn: Sun burn is a burn to a skin, which is formed by
overexposure to ultra violet rays hitting the skin. Less
ultra violet rays hitting the skin will cause a tan.
Blister: The blister is a small pocket of fluid within the
upper layer of the skin, usually caused by forceful rubbing.
The liquid are mostly a liquid called plasma or serum.
Bibliography
Integumentary system. (n.d.). Retrieved November 3, 2011, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integumentary_system
Blister. (n.d.). Retrieved November 3, 2011, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister
Athlete's foot. (n.d.). Retrieved November 3, 2011, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athlete%27s_foot
Sunburn. (n.d.). Retrieved November 3, 2011, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunburn