The Integumentary System
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The function of the Integumentary System
The function of the integumentary system is to protect the bodies inner muscle. Also, it protects from infectious bacteria. Another thing is that it protects from dehydration and abrupt fluctuations in temperatures. it receives the information of touch, pressure, pain, heat, cold, and stores water and fat.
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Eczema
Eczema can often can be described as red, itchy, flakey skin.
It can be cured by putting on simple ointments and cream.
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Acne
A disorder of hair and oil gland. It can be treated by vitamin A products, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxides, and antibiotics.
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Skin cancer
it is a type of cancer that happens when exposed to too much sunlight. The treatments can consists of putting radiation in your body to fight it.
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How does the Integumentary system work with other systems
the Integumentary system works with circulatory system by helping the capillaries surface through the body. Also it can help deliver medication to the blood stream through the skin. The Integumentary system also works with the nervous system and it sends messages to the brain and the body about touch and actions based on the messages.
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Medical advances in the Integumentary system
There has been a lot of great advancements in the integumentary system. Like some engineers at Stanford invented artificial skin and that sends signals to the brain about touch and feel. There has also been people that have now started to di cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery to repair skin. this has led to many lives being saved and has given people that cant feel a chance to touch and feel.
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List all the different organs in the Integumentary system
The integumentary system has many organs like the skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerve receptors. All of these organs help to protect the skin against daily activities. http://www.livescience.com/27115-skin-facts-diseases-conditions.html