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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'''.   

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 skin is an organ that shows many adaptations many of which are species specific - [[The Integument of Exotic Species - Anatomy & Physiology|fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians]] demonsrate specfic adaptations of the integumen that have been well do

Generally mammalian skin is covered with hair and is termed hirsute skin.  Where hair is absent, it is termed glabrous skin.The skin is an organ that shows many adaptations many of which are species specific - [[The Integument of Exotic Species - Anatomy & Physiology|fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians]] have modifications of the integumen that are tailored to meet the survival needs of each species.

 

 

 

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

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