Integumentary System

Integumentary System

The Integumentary system covers your entire body! It is composed of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. Just like how a crab’s hard shield surrounds its body to protect from any outside harm, our integumentary also protect us from any dangers. These dangers include such things  as, chemicals, diseases, and physical damage.

Explore the Integumentary System

The integumentary system protects the body from the environment ranging from temperature, bacteria, or UV rays. Explore our resources to learn about protecting the body.

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