Skin
Your skin does 6 things.
1 Prevents the loss of water
2 Protects the body from injury and infection Pictures too gross to show you…
3 Regulates body temperature
4 Eliminate wastes
5 Gather information about the environment
6 Produce vitamin D
Layers of skin Epidermis: Outer layer Dermis: Middle layer Subcutaneous: Inner layer
Your epidermis is showing!
Facts about the Epidermis Cells live for about 2 weeks They die and become part of your skin’s surface They flake off and carry bacteria and dirt away
Dermis Pores - opening where sweat leaves your body Sweat glands - where your sweat is made Oil glands - where your skin’s oil is made Hair - has its roots in your dermis
Skin Care Eat properly Drink water Limit exposure to sun Keep your skin clean and dry