Anatomy and physiology of the skin Flashcards by Komalpreet Purewal | Brainscape

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epidermis

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outermost layer of skin

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dermis

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middle layer of skin comes after the epidermis contains; hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands gives skin elasticity.

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functions of the skin

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temperature regulation
protection
blood reservoir
sensation
secretion of sweat glands
synthesis of vitamin D (brown skin dots)

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