Question

What is the function of the integumentary system?

Answer 1

The integumentary system is that organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage like dehydration and abrasions from outside.

Explanation:

The skin acts as the body's first line of defence against infection and temperature changes.

It also ,
- protects the body's internal living tissues and organs.
- helps to excrete waste materials through perspiration.
- acts as a receptor for touch, pressure, pain and temperature.
- protects the body from sunburn and UV Ray's.
- synthesises vitamin D on exposure to sunlight.
- stores water, fat , glucose and vit D
- maintains the body form of an organism.
- forms new cells to repair minor injuries.