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  • The Integumentary System: Structure, Function, and Importance
    Skin belongs to the integumentary system.

    This system is the largest organ system in the human body and is responsible for:

    * Protection: A barrier against bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances.

    * Temperature regulation: Sweating to cool the body and blood vessel constriction to retain heat.

    * Sensation: Touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

    * Vitamin D production: When exposed to sunlight.

    * Excretion: Removal of waste products through sweat.

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