The Integumentary system helps with Maintaining boundaries. It also forms the external body covering, protects deeper tissues from injury, synthesizes Vitamin D, and it is the location of cutaneous nerve receptors. The Integumentary System is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails and, Exocrine glands. Skin forms the body's outer covering and forms a barrier to protect the body from chemicals, disease, UV light, and physical damage. The skin has three layers: the Epidermis, Dermis and Hypodermis.
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