Concept explainers
To determine:
The term integument.
Introduction:
The largest organ of the body is the skin. It has 20 square feet of total area. Its main function is to protect animals from microbes, harmful elements, regulate the body temperature, and allows sense of touch, cold, and heat.
Explanation of Solution
The organ system that consists of skin, nails, hair, and exocrine glands is termed as the integumentary system. Integument is the tough outer protective layer found on the plants and animals. It functions to protect the inner body parts from the outer environment.
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