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Integumentary System Overview by Akirah Jewelle Jaen is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The skin is the largest organ and protects the internal organs. It has multiple layers including the epidermis and dermis. The epidermis contains keratinocytes that produce keratin, melanocytes that produce melanin which determines skin color, and Langerhans and Merkel cells involved in immune responses and touch sensation. The dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands. Sweat glands secrete sweat for temperature regulation while sebaceous glands secrete oil to waterpr
- Author
- Akirah Jewelle Jaen
- Language
- EN