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Functions of the skin
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Functions of the skin
Protection
Epidermis-damage,water loss,entry of pathogens
Melanin- ultraviolet radiation
Sebum Oil-keeps epidermis intact
Vitamin Production
Vitamin D made
Food Store
Fat stores energy
Excretion
Sweat removes water and salts from body
Sense organ
Has receptors-allow to sense touch,pain & temp
Temperature Regulation
Cold
Hair stands up
Blood vessels become narrow
Shivering
Warm
sweating
Blood vessels dialate (widen)
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