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Integumentary System
►Epidermis
► Dermis
► Hypodermis
Basic Parts│Skin
Epidermis
• made of keratinized, stratified squamous
epithelium.
• made of four to five layers of
epithelial cells namely: stratum basale, stratum
spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum,
and stratum lucidum.
Basic Parts│Skin
Dermis
• contains blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and
other structures, such as hair follicles and
sweat glands.
• made of two layers of connective tissue
(papillary layer and reticular layer).
Basic Parts│Skin
Hypodermis
• a layer directly below the dermis and
serves to connect the skin to the underlying
fibrous tissues of the bones and muscles.
• consists of well vascularized, loose, areolar
connective tissue and adipose tissue for fat
storage, insulation and cushioning.
Basic Parts│Hair
Basic Parts│Hair
Sebaceous gland
• type of oil gland that is found all over the
body and helps to lubricate and water proof
the skin and hair by generating sebum.
Basic Function│ Protection
Sports
Swimming
• in contrary to what is often argued, skin hair
does not contribute to increased water resistance.
But, shaving skin hair scrapes a thin layer of the
skin exposing a layer that is more sensitive. This
makes the swimmers believe that they move faster
in water.