- Human skin - Wikipedia
There are two general types of skin: hairy and glabrous skin (hairless) The adjective cutaneous literally means "of the skin" (from Latin cutis, skin) Skin plays an important immunity role in protecting the body against pathogens and excessive water loss
- Skin: Layers, Structure and Function - Cleveland Clinic
As the body’s largest organ, skin protects against germs, regulates body temperature and enables touch (tactile) sensations The skin’s main layers include the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis and is prone to many problems, including skin cancer, acne, wrinkles and rashes
- Human skin | Definition, Layers, Types, Facts | Britannica
Human skin, in human anatomy, the covering, or integument, of the body’s surface that both provides protection and receives sensory stimuli from the external environment The skin consists of three layers of tissue: the epidermis, an outermost layer that contains the primary protective structure,
- Skin (Human Anatomy) Picture, Definition, Function, Conditions
The skin is the largest organ in the body that covers the entire external surface It protects the internal organs from germs and thus helps prevent infections
- Anatomy of the Skin - Johns Hopkins Medicine
The skin is the body's largest organ Covering the entire body, it serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection
- Structure and Function of the Skin - Skin Disorders - MSD Manual . . .
The skin keeps vital chemicals and nutrients in the body while providing a barrier against dangerous substances from entering the body and provides a shield from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun
- Skin: Structure and function explained - Medical News Today
The skin is the body’s largest and heaviest organ It is made up of several different types of cells and its main purpose is to protect the inside of the body from the environment
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