Difference between revisions of "Integumentary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology"
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Revision as of 15:40, 30 June 2008
The integument is defined as the outer protective covering of an animal and includes the skin, haircoat or feathers, hooves and horns. The skin is the largest organ of the body and plays a major protective and regulatory function. Generally mammalian skin is covered with hair and is termed hirsute skin. Where hair is absent, it is termed glabrous skin.
The Ear - Anatomy & Physiology
Feather - Anatomy & Physiology
References for Integumentary Anatomy and Physiology
BOOKS
- Gilbert, S.F., 2000; Developmental Biology, 6th ed. Sinauer Associates, Inc, Sunderland MA.
- Sjaastad, OV.; Hove, K. & Sand, O., 2003. Physiology of Domestic Animals. Scandinavian Veterinary Press, Oslo. (735pp).