Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Integumentary System

The integumentart system of a hippopotamus has three layers and they are the epidermis which is the outermost, then the dermis, and then the hypodermis. The skin is what protects the body from damage. The integumentary system helps waterproof, cushion, and protects the deeper tissue, excrete wastes, and regulate temperature. It is also the attachment site for sensory receptors to detect pain, sensation, pressure, adn temperature.

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