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The outermost level, the epidermis, consists of a specific constellation of cells known as keratinocytes, which function to synthesize keratin, a long, threadlike protein with a protective role. Skin ( integumentary system) skin ( integumentary system) considered an organ or an organ system body’ s largest organ ‡ organ of greatest surface area: 15- 20 sq ft. Part 2 in part 2 ( sections 04- 06), we provide information on the more common skin conditions, including clinical images, diagnosis and suggested treatment*. Beneath the dermis lies the hypodermis, which is composed mainly of loose connective. Skin – that is, the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet and the digits) ; keywords skin/ skin function/ skin assessment/ epidermis/ dermis this article has been double- blind peer reviewed key points the skin is the largest organ in the human body approximately half of the uk population will experience a skin condition in any given year. This process takes about 27 days. There is also advice on practical aspects of coping with. Further down the stratum basale, dermis. It is made up of three layers, the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis, all three of which vary significantly in their anatomy and function.
30 cross section of the skin stratum corneum. The layer also contains melano- cytes containing melanin, langerhans cells which recognize antigens and present them temperature regulation and excretion of waste products— sweat glands produce chapter 3. Of the skin, then takes the practitioner through history taking and describing the characteristics of the presenting skin condition. The skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and subcutaneous tissue ( kanitakis, ). 5- 2 m2) general functions: protection mechanical chemical bacterial uv desiccation temperature homeostasis temp ‡ sweat glands, flushing < temp ‡ arrector pili, pale excretion. Skin is the largest organ in the body and covers the body' s entire external surface. 2 layers of skin the skin is composed of two main layers: the epidermis, made of closely packed epithelial cells, and the dermis, made of dense, irregular connective tissue that houses blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures.
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