Question

Which of the following describes one responsibility of the Integumentary System?

A) Distributing vital substances "such as nutrients" throughout the body
B) Blocking pathogens that cause disease
C) Sending leaked fluids from cardiovascular system back to the blood vessels
D) Storing bodily hormones that influence gender traits

Answer 1

The integumentary system is responsible for protecting the body from dehydration, infection, and injury, making option B) Blocking pathogens that cause disease the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The integumentary system is responsible for protecting the body from dehydration, infection, and injury, making option B) Blocking pathogens that cause disease the correct answer. The skin, hair, and nails act as a barrier to prevent pathogens from entering the body. Additionally, sweat glands in the skin help cool the body when it overheats, and immune cells in the skin help to keep it free from foreign materials.