Integumentary System
Daniela Romero p4
What is the integumentary system?
5 ways the integumentary system helps you
- It protects the body's internal living tissues and organs.
- It protects against invasion by infectious organisms.
- It protects the body against sudden changes in temperature.
- It helps excrete waste materials through perspiration.
- It acts as a receptor for touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold.
System's Organs and Tissues
Dermis: This is the inner layer of the skin which is called dermis. It consists of dense irregular connective tissue and is much thicker than the epidermis.
Hair and nail tissue: Hair and nails are a modified type of skin. Hair grows everywhere on the body but on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. Nails protect the sensitive tips of fingers and toes.
Ailments Related to the System
Athlete's foot: It is caused by fungi which inhabit dead layers of skin and digest keratin. The symptoms are itchiness, dryness, and peeling of the skin. Once more, no doctor is needed but you should wash your feet properly twice a day and then apply topical medication.
Rash: There is a wide variety of things that cause rashes. Some symptoms can include having a fever. Treatments differ according to what kind of rash you have but common rashes need topical creams.