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Integumentary system

The integumentary system refers to a set of tissues that forms the outermost layer of an animal's body.

The tissues in the integumentary system include skin (epidermis and dermis; see the image below), hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails.


Epidermis and dermis of human

Definitions in the literature

  • Integument: 1. The outermost body layer of an animal, characteristically comprising a layer of living cells. 2. The outer protective coverring of a plant ovule [1].

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