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


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