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lracut11

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Discuss the functions of the integumentary system.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by special membranes. If these membranes become inflamed or infected, this is a serious condition. Build the medical term for this condition:
 
  A) root mening + suffix -itis = meningitis
  B) root cerebr + suffix -itis = cerebritis
  C) combining form mening/i + suffix -oma = meningioma
  D) prefix poly- + root neur + suffix -itis = polyneuritis


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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The integumentary system's main function is protection. The integumentary system provides a barrier that protects against the loss of body fluids, damage due to physical injury or UV light, and invasion by microorganisms. The system helps to regulate body temperature, and it also provides you with valuable information about the outside environment through sensory receptors.

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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