Human Anatomy & Physiology

Integumentary System

The group of organs making up an animal’s skin’s top layer makes up the integumentary system. It is made up of the animal's skin and appendages which act as a physical barrier separating the inside environment from the outside environment in order to keep the animal's body healthy and protected. Hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails make up the integumentary system. It can protect deeper tissues, eliminate wastes, control body temperature, and manage water balance. It also serves as the attachment place for sensory receptors that sense pain, pressure, temperature, and other bodily sensations