The integumentary system is the largest organ system in the body. It forms a physical barrier between the external environment and the internal environment. It also regulates the temperature, synthesizes Vitamin D, and detects the stimuli. It is composed of the Skin, the hypodermis, the hair, and the nails.

The Skin consists of Epidermis and…[Read more]

Muscle tissues are composed of cells that have special ability to shorten or contract to produce movement in body parts. They are highly cellular and is supplied with blood vessels. Its long and slender cells or muscle fibers are arranged in bundles or layers. It is also surrounded with connective tissues. There are 3 types of muscle…[Read more]

Simple Epithelium are epithelial tissues with only one layer of cells. These cells are in direct contact with the basement membrane. They function in absorption of nutrients, secretion, filtration processes and diffusion. The three main simple epithelial cells are Simple Squamous, Simple Cuboidal and Simple Columnar.

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It’s essential to remember that cells are the building blocks of all living things. The human body is made up of billions of cells. They build the body’s structure, take in nutrients from food, turn them into energy, and do different things. Cells also have the body’s genetic material in them and can make copies of them.

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