HPR 205 Ashford University W2 Integumentary System and Function Research Paper Although the integumentary system is the largest organ of the human body, it

HPR 205 Ashford University W2 Integumentary System and Function Research Paper Although the integumentary system is the largest organ of the human body, it is often overlooked. It has many essential functions in protecting the body.  In your initial post:

Discuss a minimum of three functions of the integumentary system. 
Explain the location, composition, and special features of the three layers of skin.
Explain the importance of the function of sweat and sebaceous glands and the difference between apocrine and eccrine glands.

Use two scholarly sources (one may be your course text) to support your initial response. All sources must be referenced and cited according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

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Week 2 Discussion 2 Template

Three functions of the integumentary system:

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Our integumentary system contains three layers of skin. 

The location of each layer of skin is as follows

The composition (or make up) of each layer of skin includes

The special features of each of the three layers of skin include:

The function of sweat and sebaceous glands is very important because they

The apocrine and eccrine glands are different in that

References (be sure to include 2 scholarly sources with corresponding citations within the written material)