Integumentary system

In zootomy, the integumentary system is often the largest organ system of an animal, comprising skin, hair, feathers, scales, nails, skin glands and their products (sweat, slime). It separates, protects, and informs the animal with regard to its surroundings.

Related Topics:
Zootomy - Organ system - Animal - Skin - Hair - Feather - Scales - Nails - Sweat - Slime

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The name comes from the Latin integumentum, which means "to cover".

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