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What is an integumentary system?

What is an integumentary system? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) The skin, feathers and other outer coverings of an animal.
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Among the vertebrates the boundary covering with a variety of derived elements such as scales, feathers, and hair has assumed the complexity of an organ system, the integumentary system.
Sebaceous glands are part of the body's integumentary system and serve to protect the body against germs.
Our patient had previous involvement of his pulmonary and integumentary system but never the cardiovascular system.
Hand lotions can provide a therapeutic measure, preventing dehydration, desquamation, loss of skin lipids, and damage to the integumentary system.
Integumentary system diseases were cutaneous pox virus, ectoparasitism by lice and mites, and a few bacterial dermatitis or cellulitis cases.
Potentially, using an activity monitor for feedback may facilitate consistency in physical activity levels, which could reduce the risk to the integumentary system.

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