BIOL 2013 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Glans Penis, Dense Irregular Connective Tissue, Clitoris
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The integumentary system is composed of: skin: hair, nails sweat glands, oil glands, mammary glands. The skin is the most visible organ of the body: clinicians can tell a lot about the overall health of the body by examining the skin. Integumentary structure and function: cutaneous membrane epidermis dermis, accessory structures, hair follicles. Figure 4. 1 functional organization of the integumentary system. Superficial epithelium (stratified squamous tissue) only the top line of the skin muscle: dermis, underlying connective tissue, deep to the dermis is the, also known as the subcutaneous layer or superficial fascia. This is not normally considered to be a part of the integument. Integumentary structure and function: cutaneous membrane, accessory structures, hair folicles. Sebaceous glands- oil; readon for oily skin; keeps hair hydrated nails arrector pilli muscle smooth muscle attached to your hair follicles; when your hair stands upor when you have goose bumps that is caused by this muscle.
