Skin, Hair, and Nails are Associated with the ________ System

Question

Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the ________ system.
A) skeletal
B) muscular
C) integumentary
D) endocrine
E) immune

Accepted Answer

The integumentary system is responsible for protecting the body from external damage, regulating body temperature, and providing sensory information. The skin, along with the hair and nails, are all part of this system. The skeletal system is responsible for providing support and protection for the body, the muscular system is responsible for movement, the endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones, and the immune system is responsible for protecting the body from infection and disease.