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Skin Structure and Function 4 Flashcards

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1
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What substances are metabolised in the skin?

A

vitamen D

thyroid hormone

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Describe vitamen D metabolism

A

stored as hydorcholecalciferol in liver

metabolised to 1, 25- dihydroxycholecaliferol in kidney

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Describe the main functions of the skin

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barrier
thermoregulation
immune
metabolism
communication
sensory
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