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Integumentary System
The integumentary system is the organ system that
protects the body from various kinds of damage,
such as loss of water or abrasion from outside.
Epidermis is avascular
This means it does not have a blood supply of its own
Oxygen and nutrients diffuse up from the underlying
dermis
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Epidermis
The epidermis is composed of 5 different layers
(from outer to innermost):
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
Composed of
Fibrous bands- for anchoring
Adipose cells- for fat storing
Macrophages- for protection