Skin System Flashcards
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What are the major components of the skin system?
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1) 3 Layers of Skin
1) Epidermis
2) Dermis
3) Fatty Layer
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What are the functions of the skin system?
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1) Protection from chemical and physical injury and bacteria
2) formation of vitamin d
3) regulating body temperature
4) getting rid of wastes
5) sensory response
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How do other body systems relate to the skin system?
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1) Nervous System: the relationship between the nervous system and the skin system involves sensory response there are nerves in the dermis layer that send direct messages about the world around you straight to your brain
