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Integumentary system

In zootomy, the integumentary system is often the largest organ system of an animal, comprising the skin, hair and nails.

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

The major components of the integumentary system are the cutaneous membrane (skin), and its accessory structures (hair, nails, exocrine glands)

Integumentary system

Skin - Hair - Nails


Human organ systems

Cardiovascular system - Digestive system - Endocrine system - Immune system - Integumentary system - Lymphatic system - Muscular system - Nervous system - Skeletal system - Censored page - Respiratory system - Urinary system



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