integumentary system

The bodily system consisting of the skin and its associated structures, such as the hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.

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integumentary system - the skin and its appendages

system - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion"

cutis, skin, tegument - a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"

hair - a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss; "he combed his hair"; "each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells"

glandulae sebaceae, sebaceous follicle, sebaceous gland - a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin

nail - horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

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Integumentary system. In: Pathology of domestic animals (Jubb KV, Kennedy PC, Palmer NC, Edit.), 6 ed., Elsevier, St.Louis, Missouri, vol.

Dermatosis autoinmunes en caninos. Estudio retrospectivo

The integumentary system: anatomy, physiology and function of skin.

Restore Youthful Skin from Within

The ninth edition adds a chapter on the integumentary system, expands the collection of color photographs and art, and moves the infectious disease, evolution, and ecology chapters to the online eBook.

Human Biology, 9th Edition (online access included)

We identified a multi-directional link between Kay's nervous system, gastrointestinal system and integumentary system. Prolonged activation of the HPA axis and the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) was possibly suppressing secretion of digestive enzymes and potentially compromising digestive capacity (8).

The role of nervous system support in naturopathic treatment of skin disorders: A case study

The three trimesters of pregnancy include various changes in digestive system, nutrition and metabolism, changes in circulatory system, respiratory system, integumentary system, changes in coagulation, and fibrinolysis which is been explained in various studies.

Variation in erythrocyte and leukocyte counts before and after normal vaginal delivery

Mossman, "Integumentary system the skin and its derivatives," in Human Embryology: Prenatal Development of Form and Function, p.

Qualitative Analysis of Primary Fingerprint Pattern in Different Blood Group and Gender in Nepalese

These results may be justified by the increased need of blood supply during vibration that may be responsible for shunting blood flow from the integumentary system to active muscles.

Efectos inmediatos del ejercicio de vibracion de todo el cuerpo sobre la simetria termica de la parte inferior de las piernas y los tobillos

Integumentary system. In: MAXIE MG (Ed.), Jubb, Kennedy and Palmer's Pathology of domestic animals., 6th ed.

Occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma in Milchschaf sheep in Uruguay/Ocorrencia do carcinoma de celulas escamosas em ovinos Milchschaf em Uruguai

The integumentary system. In: Ruminant Surgery.1st Ed.

Clinical Management of Bilateral Interdigital Hyperplasia Associated with Hyperkeratosis, Demodicosis and Dermatophilosis in a Cow

Physical therapists commonly assess physical function domains including the cardiovascular system, integumentary system, musculoskeletal system, neuromuscular system, and attention/cognitive ability [4] in patients with neurologic dysfunction.

Proposing Development and Utility of a Mobility Composite Measure in Patients with a Neurologic Disorder

Although the most commonly associated pneumococcal infections are sinusitis, otitis media, and meningitis, a variety of case reports have demonstrated highly atypical pneumococcal infections including those of the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, ocular system, and integumentary system [1].

A Case of Invasive Pneumococcal Infection with Septic Shock and Rare Complications

Management of diabetic foot requires a multisystem approach that addresses the problems of the nervous, vascular, skeletal, immune and integumentary system. Providing optimal wound care is crucial for healing.

Clinicopathological study of diabetic foot ulcer--an account of the role of focused wound care' and pressure relieving measures' in healing