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==Overview of the Integumentary System==

==Overview of the Integumentary System==

The '''integumentary system''' is an organ system that forms the protective covering of an animal and comprises the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]] (including [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Glands|glands]] and their products), [[Hair - Anatomy & Physiology|haircoat]] or [[Feather - Anatomy & Physiology|feathers]], [[The Integument of Exotic Species|scales]], [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous appendages|nails]], [[Hoof - Anatomy & Physiology|hooves]] and [[Horn - Anatomy & Physiology|horns]].  

The '''integumentary system''' is an organ system that forms the protective covering of an animal and comprises the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]] (including [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Glands|glands]] and their products), [[Hair - Anatomy & Physiology|haircoat]] or [[Feather - Anatomy & Physiology|feathers]], [[The Integument of Exotic Species|scales]], [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous appendages|nails]], [[Hoof - Anatomy & Physiology|hooves]] and [[Horn - Anatomy & Physiology|horns]].  

The integumentary system is often the largest organ system.  It distinguishes, separates, protects and informs the animal with regard to its surroundings. Small-bodied invertebrates of aquatic or continually moist habitats respire using the outer layer (integument).  This gas exchange system, where gases simply diffuse into and out of the interstitial fluid, is called '''integumentary exchange'''.    Generally mammalian skin is covered with hair and is termed hirsute skin.  Where hair is absent, it is termed glabrous skin.

The integumentary system is often the largest organ system.  It distinguishes, separates, protects and informs the animal with regard to its surroundings. Small-bodied invertebrates of aquatic or continually moist habitats respire using the outer layer (integument).  This gas exchange system, where gases simply diffuse into and out of the interstitial fluid, is called '''integumentary exchange'''.    Generally mammalian skin is covered with hair and is termed hirsute skin.  Where hair is absent, it is termed glabrous skin.

 

==Anatomy & Physiology==

==Skin==

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*[[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|Skin]]

*'''[[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology]]

**[[Endocrine & Nutritional Influences on the Skin]]

*'''[[Endocrine & Nutritional Influences on the Skin]]

**[[The Integument of Exotic Species]]

*'''[[The Integument of Exotic Species]]

*[[Hair - Anatomy & Physiology|Hair]]

*[[The Ear - Anatomy & Physiology|The Ear]]

 

*[[Feather - Anatomy & Physiology|Feather]]

*[[Hoof - Anatomy & Physiology|Hoof]]

*[[Horn - Anatomy & Physiology|Horn]]

*'''[[Hair - Anatomy & Physiology]]

*[[Thermoregulation in Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|Thermoregulation in Skin]]

*[[Brown Adipose Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Brown Adipose Tissue]]

 

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===Test yourself - Integumentary flashcards===

*'''[[Integumentary System - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards]]'''

*'''[[The Ear - Anatomy & Physiology]]

===References and Acknowledgements===

*'''[[Integumentary References - Anatomy & Physiology|References]]'''

 

*'''[[Feather - Anatomy & Physiology]]

 

*'''[[Hoof - Anatomy & Physiology]]

 

*'''[[Horn - Anatomy & Physiology]]

 

*'''[[Thermoregulation in Skin - Anatomy & Physiology]]

*'''[[Brown Adipose Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology]]

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==Test yourself - Integumentary flashcards==

*'''[[Integumentary System - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards]]

 

==References and Acknowledgements==

*'''[[Integumentary References - Anatomy & Physiology|References]]