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The Skin

The Skin. Section 4. The Body’s Tough Covering. The skin covers and protects the body from injury, infection, and water loss. The skin also helps regulate body temperature, eliminate wastes, gather information about the environment, and produce vitamin D Protecting the body

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The Skin

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  1. The Skin Section 4

  2. The Body’s Tough Covering • The skin covers and protects the body from injury, infection, and water loss. The skin also helps regulate body temperature, eliminate wastes, gather information about the environment, and produce vitamin D • Protecting the body • Maintaining temperature • Eliminating wastes • Gathering information • Producing vitamin D

  3. The Epidermis • The skin is organized into two main layers: the epidermis, and dermis • Epidermis is the outer layer of the skin • Epidermis structure • Epidermis function • Melanin

  4. The Dermis • Dermis is the inner layer of the skin • Pores • Follicles

  5. Caring for your Skin • Three simple habits can help you keep your skin healthy. Eat a healthy diet, keep your skin clean and dry, and limit your exposure to the sun • Healthful diet • Keeping skin clean • Limiting sun exposure (cancer)

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