What is the skin?
The skin is a vital organ that covers the entire outside of the body, forming a protective barrier to injuries from the environment
How does the skin act as protection for the body?
protects us from microbes and elements, helps regulate body temp and permits touch sensations
What are the layers of the skin and their definition?
The epidermis-outermost layer of the skin, waterproof and creates our skin tone
Dermis-second layer contains tough connective tissues, hair follicle, and sweat glands
Subcutaneous tissue(hypodermis)- made out of fat