Functions of the Integumentary System
The skin serves as a protective barrier, sensory interface, and temperature regulator, while also synthesizing vitamin D. Discover how tattoos and piercings can compromise the integrity of your skin, and how aging affects its function.
Topics
- skin functions
- integumentary system
- skin protection
- sensory function of skin
- thermoregulation skin
- vitamin D synthesis
- tattoos risks
- piercings risks
- skin aging effects
- Meissner corpuscle
- Pacinian corpuscle
- sweat glands antimicrobial
- dermicidin in sweat
- skin and immunity
- collagen
- elastin
- anti-aging skin care
- rickets
- osteomalacia
- UV radiation and skin
- body temperature regulation
- effects of aging on skin