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Largest organ Protects and insulates Made of keratin (waterproofing)

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2 Largest organ Protects and insulates Made of keratin (waterproofing)

3 1)Protects—holds fluids in, keeps disease causing organisms out 2)Melanin—pigment produced to protect from UV rays

4 3)Makes vitamin D from sunlight and a lipid called cholesterol 4)Nerve endings— sense heat, cold, pressure

5 The skin works with: Immune system—keeps pathogens out Excretory system—releases waste through sweating Nervous system—largest sensory organ

6 Epidermis-top layer, dead cells with tiny openings called pores Sebum-an oil, produced to keep skin soft and flexible

7 Dermis-thick layer, made up of collagen and produces melanin Contains nerve endings, blood vessels, and hair follicles

8 The sebaceous and sweat glands also reside in the dermis

9 Hair—made up of dead cells similar to the top layer of epidermis Nails—made up of solid plate of epidermal cells

10 Caused by a buildup of sebum under the skin and bacterial infections Squeezing pimples can cause the infection to spread/worsen

11 Clean Skin Sun protection Healthy diet

12 Sunburn Bruises Skin Cancer

13 Herpes Impetigo Acne

14 ARCH LOOP WHORL DOUBLE LOOPCENTRAL POCKET WHORL COMPOSITE


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