integumentary system

Meanings

• noun

  The system that makes up the skin and its associated structures, such as hair, nails, and glands.

  - "The integumentary system protects our bodies from external damage."
  - "The study of the integumentary system is called dermatology."

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Variants

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integumentary

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'integumentum', meaning covering or protection.

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Trivia

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1. The integumentary system is the largest organ system in the human body.

2. The average adult has about 10 square feet (1 square meter) of skin.

3. The skin renews itself every 27 days.

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1. dermis: The middle layer of the skin, beneath the epidermis.

2. epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin, which provides a protective barrier.

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The integumentary system has been a subject of interest in various fields, including medicine, biology, and cosmetology. In literature, it has been used metaphorically to describe the outer layer of a character's personality or social status.

How to Memorize "integumentary system"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis) as a protective covering for the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the integumentary system with the word 'protection' or 'covering'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Need A Doctor's Help Every Year' (INDADEHEY) to remember the layers of the skin: Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis.

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