The Skin Flashcards
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Q
What are the functions of the skin?
A
- it protects underlying structures from injury and from invasion by microbes.
- contains sensory (somatic) nerve endings of pain, temperature and touch.
- is involved in the regulation of body temperature.
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Q
What are the functions of the skin also known as? (In terms of a system)
A
The integumentary system.
