Wikibooks: The Organ Systems/integumentary

• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Subjects: Blue whale
• Online Access: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/The_Organ_Systems/integumentary

The Integumentary System Function of System To protect and cover the body retain fluids regulate body temperature eliminate waste and protect against disease. How it aids in homeostasis Regulates body temperature and prevents the body from receiving diseases also keeps essential fluids within the body Image of system Name and function of Major Organs Skin hair nails and exocrine glands. Comparative anatomy Unlike humans frogs have the ability to absorb water through their skin to drink it and this is done through their Cutaneous Membrane. They also have the ability to camouflage due to the Chromatophores which are the black spots on their backs. They then have the Nicitating Membrane which covers their eyes from water and debris and the Tympanic Membrane which allows them to sense vibrations. Fish have scales to protect their bodies where humans have skin. Fish also are covered in a layer of mucus just as we are covered in hair. The scales are produced from the mesoderm and dermis and are made from the same cells that produce hair skin and nails. Their skin also focuses on keeping their body warm since the fish is cold blooded. The Blue Whale s skin acts very similar to a humans skin but it is much thicker and covered a much larger surface. They are mammals but swim in cold waters so their skin is thick to aid in temperature control. Reference sources (APA) Integumentary System. (n.d.). Retrieved April 12 2017 from http //www.innerbody.com/anatomy/integumentary Integumentary System.(n.d.). Retrieved April 12 2017 from http //www.sciencelinks.com/student teacher sheets/integumentary system Starr C. Evers C. A. Starr L. (2015). Biology concepts and applications. Belmont CA Thompson Brooks/Cole. Integumentary System. (n.d.). Retrieved April 18 2017 from http //froggylab.weebly.com/integumentary system.html Return to [[Table of Contents]] BookCat