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The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands. The skin is the largest organ of the body and has three main layers - the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It acts as a protective barrier and plays roles in temperature regulation, sensation, excretion, and vitamin D synthesis. The skin contains glands that secrete oils, sweat, and wax to lubricate and cool the body. Hair, nails, and nerves endings in the skin help provide protection, sensation, and other functions. The integumentary
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