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*the integumentary system is the ‘organ system’ that protects the body from various kinds of ‘damage’, such as ‘loss of water’ or ‘abrasion from outside’*
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(the system comprises the ‘skin’ + its ‘appendages’)
(including ‘hair’, ‘scales’, ‘feathers’ / ‘hooves’ / ‘nails’))
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[the ‘integumentary system’ has a variety of functions…]
*it may serve to (‘waterproof’ / ‘cushion’ / ‘protect’) the deeper tissues’*
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*’excrete wastes’*
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*’regulate temperature’*
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*’attachment site’ for ‘sensory receptors’ to detect (‘pain’ / ‘sensation’ / ‘pressure’ / ‘temperature’)*
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(in most ‘terrestrial vertebrates’ with significant exposure to ‘sunlight’, the ‘integumentary system’ also provides for ‘vitamin D synthesis’)
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☜ *’SYSTEMS’ OF THE ‘HUMAN BODY’*☞ 
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