Explore the Integumentary System: Skin Structure & Function

Jun 30, 2025

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Delve into the integumentary system to understand the structures like dermis, epidermis, and functions like hair follicle, melanin, and sweat glands. Discover why people from equatorial regions have darker skin and those from polar regions have lighter skin. Learn about skin as an organ, its ability to heal, act as a sunscreen, release wastes, and protect against germs. Utilize resources like Holt Life Science, guided notes, and Bill Nye Skin Video for an in-depth exploration.

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Explore the Integumentary System: Skin Structure & Function

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Integumentary System
Challenge ? People who come from equatorial regions generally have darker skin while people who come from polar regions generally have lighter skin. Explain why. Explain why?
Connection
Vocabulary- Describe structure & Function • Dermis • Epidermis • Hair follicle • Melanin • Sweat gland
Resources • Holt Life Science pages 534-537 • Guided Notes • Bill Nye Skin Video and Questions

Challenge ? • Circle all of the things that are true of skin • Skin is not an organ • Skin can release wastes from the body • Skin can heal itself • Skin can act like a sunscreen • Skin keeps out germs • Hair and nails are not part of skin • Skin has one main layer