Which statement is NOT true of the integumentary system?
A)It consists of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
B)It covers the body.
C)Some glands are part of this system.
D)It permits the entry of water to maintain body temperature.

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The integumentary system does not permit the entry of water to maintain body temperature. Instead, it helps regulate body temperature by controlling the loss of water through sweat and through the dilation or contraction of blood vessels.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Integumentary System