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The given question is, if protection is the primary function of the integumentary, then what is its secondary function? so the skin and the accessory structures perform a variety of essential functions such as protecting the body from invasion by microorganisms, invasions by microorganisms and chemicals and other environmental factors.
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Also preventing the dehydration, acting as a sensory organ, modulating body temperature, and electrolyte balance and synthesizing the vitamin d.
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The underlying hypodermis has a important role in the storing fats and forming a cushion over underlying structures and the providing insulation from cold temperatures.
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Now the skin plays an important role in the protection that is a sensing, stimuli, thermoregulation vitamin d synthesis.
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It is the first layer of defense to prevent dehydration, infection, and injury to the rest of the body.
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Even sweat glands in the skin allow the skin surface to cool when the body gets overheated...