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The Integumentary System

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Mind Map on The Integumentary System, created by Emma Watt on 30/10/2017.
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The Integumentary System
  1. Skin structure
    1. The Epidermis
      1. keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium
        1. 4 (5) layers 1. stratum corneum 2. stratum Lucidum (only in palms and soles) 3.stratum Granulousum 4.stratum spinosum 5.stratum basale
        2. not vascularised. recieves nourishment by diffusion
        3. The Dermis
          1. thick region of skin
            1. vascularised
              1. 2 main regions 1. papillary region. - protrusions into epidermis 2. reticular region
                1. joined to epidermis by DERMO-EPIDERMAL JUNCTION
                2. additional structures
                  1. hair
                    1. nails
                    2. Glands
                      1. ECCRINE - sweat glands. temperature regulation.
                        1. APOCRINE - scent glands. in axillae and genitals
                          1. SEBACEOUS - produce secretions to lubricate structures. i.e. skin or hair.
                        2. Overall skin functions
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