Check all that are a function of the integument. Check All That Apply

Question:- Check all that are a function of the integument.

Check All That Apply

a.     Protection Protection

b.     Prevention of water loss Prevention of water loss

c.      Temperature regulation Temperature regulation

d.     Movement Movement

e.     Immune defense

Answer: The possible options are a, b and c.

Multiple vital roles are played by the integumentary system that contains the skin, hair, nails and also exocrine glands. The primary function is protection. Epidermis is a great physical barrier against the pathogens, UV radiation, many chemicals and also mechanical insults. It also acts to keep the body from losing the water. Moisture regulation is under the control of sweat, oil as well as the waxy lipid barrier. Thermoregulation is also a very important function to perform as the skin can retain or dissipate heat through vasoconstriction, vasodilation, sweating and the formation of goose pimples. Even though the integument movement is relatively very limited, its function of development does not involve any obvious locomotion. Thirdly, there are immune cells found in the skin which still does not qualify it to be designated as a part of the central mainstay defense that is offered by the lymphatic system . To conclude, the main roles of the integumentary system include offering protection to other cavities or point whiles also preventing loss of water and regulating temperature.