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  • Integumentary System: The Only Membrane That's Also an Organ System
    The integumentary system is the only organ system that is also a membrane.

    Here's why:

    * Integumentary system: This system includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands. The skin itself is a large, complex membrane that acts as a barrier, protects against infection, regulates temperature, and performs other vital functions.

    * Membrane: A membrane is a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface or lines a cavity.

    * Organ system: A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

    Therefore, the integumentary system meets the criteria for both a membrane and an organ system.

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