Today, Hank answers the question, "Why do we use lotion?" We'll take a look at your integumentary system and all the hard work it does to protect you from and help you interact with the world around you.

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Chapters:
Introduction: Why Do We Use Lotion? 00:00
Protective & Sensory Functions of the Integumentary System 1:23
More Functions: removing waste, storing blood, and regulating body temperature 2:16
Skin Discoloration: Cyanosis, Jaundice, and Erythema 3:46
Melanin, Vitamin D, and Skin Tone 4:39
How Does Hair Conditioner Work? 5:40
How Do Hair, Skin, and Nails Grow? 6:17
Types of Sweat Glands: Eccrine, Apocrine, Mammary, and Ceruminous 6:55
Sebaceous (Oil) Glands 8:17
Review 9:05
Credits 9:33

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