Functions Of The Skin - Assessment 31946

Question 1

What are the 6 functions which the skin performs? S.H.APES.

S……

Answer 1

Sensation - via touch, pain, heat and cold

Question 2

What are the 6 functions which the skin performs? SHAPES.
H…

Answer 2

Heat regulation - controlled by evaporation.

It is responsible for regulating the body’s temperature, which is 37°c blood vessels expands/ contact to regulate body temperature. Sweat is released to cook the body down.

Question 3

What are the 6 functions which the skin performs? SHAPES.
A

Answer 3

Absorption of oxygen - absorbs through openings of the glands/pores.
Can absorb bacteria and cause pimples and blackheads OR absorb creams and ointments for disease. Sunlight is absorbed by skin.

Question 4

What are the 6 functions which the skin performs? SHAPES.
P

Answer 4

Protection from bacteria/viral attack
This is a vital. Function. The skin protects the body from harmful bacteria, heat, cold and injury.
The skin has a ACID MANTLE mixture sweat and sebum.
It makes the skin waterproof

Question 5

What are the 6 functions which the skin performs? SHAPES.
E

Answer 5

Excretion- waste products
From bodily functions and water via sweat.
Skin has millions of sweat glands. The bodies air conditioning system.
Sweat is released by the sudoriphorous glands containing many chemicals. A lot of salt is slightly acidic all over the body but mainly in palms, forehead, armpits and sides of of feet.

HEAT SIMULATION ACTIVITIES- Hot exercise environment
NERVOUS SYSTEM/EMOTIONS - anxiety sweat palms and feet.

Question 6

What are the 6 functions which the skin performs? SHAPES.
S

Answer 6

SECRETION of oils to lubricate skin and hair

Sebum secreted to be used by body by sebaceous gland. Sebum mixed with sweat to protect the skin and lubricate hair, giving natural shine