chapter 7 functions of the skin
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protection
the skin protects the body from injury and bacterial invasion.
heat regulation
the skin protects the body from the environment.
sensation
by stimulating different sensory nerve endings, the skin responds to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain.
absortion
limited
excretion
perspiration from the sweat glands is excreted through the skin.
secretion
sebum or oil
