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11. Integumentary system

  1. Integumentary system

This is a covering system that covers the whole body surface.

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The organs under this system are skin, hair, nails, etc. It also prevents dehydration and heat loss. It keeps the body safe from damage, wears, and also infections.

Though we can divide the body into various organs and organ systems, still if one system is affected, other systems slowly decline and cease to function. So they are interconnected and not single in function.