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All rights reserved. Science NetLinks Student Sheets may be reproduced for educational purposes.  PURPOSE Your skin serves many important functions: Protection It protects your organs, muscles, and bones from injury. It also protects your body from exposure to germs. Temperature It helps keep your body temperature constant, no matter what the temperature is outside. Sensory Control It has nerve endings that enable you to feel sensations. Moisture Control It keeps your body fluids from evaporating. ANATOMY Your skin is composed of three layers: Epidermis Epidermis is the outer layer of skin that you can see. Lacking blood vessels, the epidermis gets oxygen and nutrients from the lower layers. It continually creates new skin cells to replace dead cells on the surface. The epidermis also produces melanin, which gives your skin its color. Dermis Dermis is the middle layer of skin. It contains three types of tissues and is composed of many cells and structures, including hair follicles, nerves, blood vessels, and oil and sweat glands. Subcutaneous Tissue Subcutaneous Tissue is the third, or bottom, layer of skin. It is made up of fat and connective tissue that contains larger nerves and blood vessels. It helps your body stay warm and protects your organs from impact. The depth of subcutaneous tissue varies from person to person. PROTECTION Here are some tips for protecting your skin from: Sun Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher on skin that is exposed to the sun. Regular use can help prevent sunburn, wrinkles, and skin cancer. Wearing a hat, a long-sleeve shirt, and long pants can also block your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Cuts  All rights reserved. Science NetLinks Student Sheets may be reproduced for educational purposes.  When your skin is cut, gently wash the area with warm water and soap. Apply an antibiotic cream or ointment t