The Integumentary System
The integumentary system is the external covering of the body, including skin, hair, nails and sweat glands. The integumentary system is responsible for excreting wastes and regulating temperature, and is the location of sensory receptors for pain, pressure and temperature. In the Integumentary System Web Guide, beginners and experts alike will find helpful, informative Web sites on the integumentary system.
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Expand All Guide SectionsIntroduction to the Integumentary System
The integumentary system may not sound as interesting as some other parts of the body, but bear in mind that the skin is the largest organ in the human body. The following sites provide an introduction to the integumentary system as a whole and are appropriate for a general audience.
Insights for the Integumentary System
- You many encounter technical terminology in your research on the integumentary system, but the sites below provide definitions for any advanced terms.
Top Sites for the Integumentary System
Online Biology Book,
presented by Michael J. Farabee, Ph.D., a biology professor at Estrella Mountain Community College, gives an overview of the integumentary system that’s understandable to the nonscientist (all scientific terms link directly to a glossary).
Merck Source
presents The Body Guide, an interactive tutorial that covers the integumentary system. Use the links on the right to explore specific topics.
AL’s Tutorial: The Integumentary System
is written in simple, nontechnical language yet covers the integumentary system in supreme detail. The text is full of hyperlinks that bring up detailed drawings or images.
Integumentary System for Kids
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Advanced Integumentary System Resources
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