THE SKIN
What considered to be
the largest organ of the body - skin What main 03 layers of Skin
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Epidermis
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Dermis
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Subcutaneous
The basic functions of Skin
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Protects the body from injuries
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Protects from invasive microbes
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Act as a sensory organ
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Regulates body temperature
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Formation of vitamin D
What are the main two types of glands in Dermis.
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Sebaceous glands
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Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands:
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Secrete a fluid called sebum into the hair
follicle or to the skin surface.
Sweat glands
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Sweat glands that open into hair in the axillae
secrete an odorless fluid if decomposed by surface bacteria gives an unpleasant
odor.
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