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| What does the integument system of a horse include? |
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Definition
-The hair
-The epidermis (outer skin layer)
-The dermis (underlying skin layer)
-The hooves
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| What is the function of the equine integument system? |
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Definition
| The integument system of a horse has several functions. The first one is to protect the horse from sun, wind, disease, and physical harm. It is also a thermoregulator that helps the horse sense the temperature outside. |
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| The dermis is the deep inner skin layer which is attached to a sheet of skeletal muscle. |
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True or False:
The skin contains all the things that make it fully functional for the horse including blood transporters, veins, arteries, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles. |
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| What is the purpose of sweat glands? |
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Definition
| To help regulate body temperature. |
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| How many types of hair does a horse have on it's body? What are they? |
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Definition
2 kinds:
1.) The undercoat that covers the entire body
2.) Eyelashes, facial hair, mane, and tail and other hairs that are permanent fixtures. |
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| What is the function of hair? |
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| Hair helps with body regulation of heat as well as protection of the skin and eyes. |
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| What determines the color of a horse's coat? |
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