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Integumentary system flashcards are a helpful tool for learning about the different parts of the integumentary system. These flashcards feature English words on one side and the definition of the word on the other, making it easy to study and memorize the terms. With audio pronunciation included, these flashcards are a great resource for students studying the integumentary system.

The integumentary system is the body’s largest organ system, consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and glands. This system serves as a protective barrier against pathogens and regulates body temperature. The skin also plays a role in sensation, allowing us to feel touch, pressure, and temperature changes. Taking care of your skin by staying hydrated, using sunscreen, and eating a healthy diet can help keep your integumentary system functioning properly.

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Flashcards: Integumentary System

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quick facts

The integumentary system is made up of the skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and helps protect you from germs and harmful substances.
Hair helps regulate body temperature and protects your scalp from the sun.
Your nails are made of a protein called keratin and help protect the tips of your fingers and toes.
Sweat glands help regulate your body temperature by releasing sweat when you get hot.

card list

Front	Back
Epidermis	Outer layer of skin.
Dermis	Inner layer of skin that contains blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
Hypodermis	The hypodermis is the innermost layer of the skin that contains fat cells.
Hair follicle	The hair follicle is where hair grows from on the skin.
Sebaceous gland	Gland in the skin that produces oil to keep skin and hair moisturized.
Sweat gland	Sweat gland: Glands in the skin that produce sweat to cool the body down.
Melanin	Pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes.
Keratinocytes	Keratinocytes: Cells in the skin that produce the protein keratin.
Keratin	A tough protein found in hair, skin, and nails.
Collagen	Collagen: a protein that provides structure and support for tissues in the body.
Elastin	Protein that helps skin and tissues stretch and return to their original shape.
Melanocyte	Melanocyte: Cells in the skin that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.
Subcutaneous tissue	Layer of fat and connective tissue located beneath the skin.
Cutaneous sensation	Cutaneous sensation: Feeling or touch on the skin.
Epidermal ridges	Curved lines on fingertips.
Nails	Hard, protective covering on the tips of fingers and toes.
Cuticle	The cuticle is a thin, protective layer on the outside of plants and insects.
Eumelanin	Eumelanin: A type of pigment that gives hair and skin their dark color.
Pheomelanin	Pheomelanin: A type of pigment that gives hair and skin a yellow to red color.
Eccrine gland	Eccrine gland: Sweat gland that helps regulate body temperature by producing sweat.