The Function Of Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sensation
A
Contains nerve endings which react to touch pressure heat cold vibration and tissue injury
2
Q
What is secretion
A
Sebaceous glands excrete oil to maintain the health of skin
3
Q
What is exception
A
Sweating is the process where the skin can get rid of waste products and urea through sweat glands
4
Q
What is protection
A
Our skin protects us from outside irritants e.g chemicals and heat and cold
5
Q
What is Absorption
A
Oxygen carbon dioxide and nitrogen enter skin cosmetic products can also affect skin. Can be treated by medicine ointments and patches
6
Q
What is heat regulation
A
Skin regulates body temperature by sweat through subaceouse glands
7
Q
What is the skin
A
Largest human organ and weighs about 4.5 kg
