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What are the skin functions? |
Protection absorption secretion sensation excretion and regulation |
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Protection |
The skin shields internal tissues from toxins such as pollutants smoke ultraviolet radiation and other harmful chemicals and substances |
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Langerhans |
Cells that provide immune functions to the entire body They provide the body with its first line of defense against infection by identifying foreign substances in the skin Located in the stratum spinosum |
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Absorption |
Certain types of ingredients such as vitamin and acids along with water and oxygen are absorbed by thousands of pores on the surface of the skin to provide necessary moisture, nourishment and protection |
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Secretion |
The skin secretes sebum a mixture of fatty substances that keep the skin soft , supple and pliable |
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Acid mantle |
Layer of sebum on the skin that serves as a protective barrier to prevent bacteria from invading the skin Normal is 4.5-5.5 |
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Excretion |
Toxins, and waste material, such as carbon dioxide, are released through sweat glands and pores Sweat is water mixed Roth salt and other chemicals that have built up in the body |
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Regulation |
The body maintains an internal temperature of 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C) Skin regulates the body’s temperature through mechanisms such as shivering and goosebumps |
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Sensation |
The surface of the skin contains millions of nerve and fibers that transport stimuli sent from the brain and spinal cord to the corresponding parts of the body |
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