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What is the primary function of the lamellae in the gill filaments of fish gills?
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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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The integumentary system consists of which of the following?
A
Skin, hair, nails, and glands
B
Heart, blood, and blood vessels
C
Bones, muscles, and joints
D
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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Identify the components of the integumentary system. The integumentary system primarily includes the skin, hair, nails, and various glands.
Understand the function of the integumentary system. It serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate body temperature, and allows sensory perception.
Differentiate between the options provided. The integumentary system is distinct from the circulatory system (heart, blood, and blood vessels), the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, and joints), and the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves).
Recognize that the integumentary system is the body's first line of defense against environmental hazards and plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis.
Conclude that the correct components of the integumentary system are skin, hair, nails, and glands, as these are the structures involved in its primary functions.
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