ZLY 106: Integumentary system

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INTEGUMENTS AND REGULATORY MECHANISM

MAMMALIAN SKIN AND FUNCTIONS

Functions of the Epidermis

Blood Capillaries

Hair follicles

Sweat/Sudoriferous glands

Sebaceous glands

Sensory nerve endings

The subcutaneous/fatty layer/adipose tissue

The function of the dermis

HOMEOSTASIS

Organs involved in Homeostasis

The control of blood sugar

Control of temperature

OSMOREGULATION

Hormonal Regulation by the Kidneys

Acid-Base Balance

ADAPTIVE HYPOTHERMIA IN MAMMALS