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The integumentary system consists of the skin and its accessory structures. The skin has three main layers - the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is made up of stratified squamous epithelium with multiple layers that produce new cells through mitosis. Keratinization occurs where cells are filled with the protein keratin and form a protective barrier. Hair follicles in the dermis produce hair and contain the hair root, bulb, and shaft. Melanocytes in the basal layer produce melanin w
- Author
- Justine Jimenez
- Language
- EN