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Name the seven functions of the skin:
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protective coating, temporary storage of fat, glucose, salt and water, regulates body temperature, screensout UV rays, manufactures vitamin D, absorbs certain drugs, sensory functions
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Name the seven functions of the skin:
protective coating, temporary storage of fat, glucose, salt and water, regulates body temperature, screensout UV rays, manufactures vitamin D, absorbs certain drugs, sensory functions
The two layers of the skin are the ... and the ...
epidermis and dermis
The epidermis has layers. The outer layer is called the .... A hard, nonliving protein called ... replaces the cytoplasm of the cells in this layer. This acts as a ... lining. The stratum corneum forms the body's ... against ....
stratum corneum; keratin; waterproof; 1st line of defense; bacteria (infection)
The inner layer of the epidermis is called the ... It has ridges called .... The purpose of the papillae is to ....
stratum gervinativum; papillae; help with grip
The stratum germinativum contains pigment in the cells called .... The melanocytes contain pigment called ... that gives color to the skin. When these cells are stimulated by ..., this caused the exposed areas to darken.
melanocytes; melanin; sunlight
