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The Integumentary System “Body coverings”. Parts of the system 1.Skin 2.Hair 3.Nails.

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1 The Integumentary System “Body coverings”

2 Parts of the system 1.Skin 2.Hair 3.Nails

3 Functions of the skin 1. Protects- Keeps water in and foreign particles out 2. Keeps you in touch with the outside world- nerves let you feel things around you 3. Regulates body temperature- sweat glands make sweat, which cools the body as it evaporates 4. Removes waste- Sweat removes chemical waste

4 Skin Injuries 1. Skin cancer- damage to genetic material 2. Acne- clogged hair follicles from oil and bacteria 3. Cuts- blood clots stop the bleeding, then bacteria fighting cells protect the area

5 Skin Drawing and Questions 1.Use page 17 to draw a section of the skin. 2.Label all of the structures that are listed. 3.The entire picture MUST be colored. 4.Answer the questions.

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