The "Skin" System Is Also Known as the ____ System

question 23

Multiple Choice

The "skin" system is also known as the ____ system and is the body's first line of defense against disease.

• A)cardiovascular
• B)endocrine
• C)integumentary
• D)urinary

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Definitions:

Biological Predispositions

Innate tendencies or propensities in individuals that may influence their behaviors, preferences, or susceptibility to certain conditions.

Diathesis

Diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a certain disorder or condition based on genetic or psychological factors, often interacting with environmental stressors.

Late Middle Ages

A period in European history from around the 14th to the end of the 15th century marked by social upheaval, the spread of the Black Death, and the transition towards the Renaissance.

Mentally Ill

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily functioning and life.