The integumentary system is the definite structures creating the outmost part of body of an animal. The following are the differences of the frog and human integumentary system:
a. The integumentary system of a frog can take in water while the integumentary system of human is waterproof.
b. The frog's skin is important for thermoregulation and respiration while the human's skin is important for thermoregulation and protection.
c. The integumentary system of a frog consists the epidermis and dermis while the integumentary system of human consists of epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer.
d. The skin of a frog harbors mucus and poisons while the skin of human harbors sweat and sebum.
e. The skin of the frog is thin, slippery and damp while the skin of human varies from dry to oily.
f. The skin of the frog consists of scales while the skin of human consists of fingernails and hair.
The fundamental difference between the frog and human integumantary system is their framewrok and specific purposes.
