解剖学 英文 皮肤 Skin.ppt

THE SKIN (cont.) Functions of the skin Protection—first line of defense against: Infection by microbes Ultraviolet rays from sun Harmful chemicals Cuts and tears Temperature regulation Skin can release almost 3000 calories of body heat per day Mechanisms of temperature regulation Regulation of sweat secretion Regulation of flow of blood close to the body surface THE SKIN (cont.) Functions of the skin (cont.) Sense organ activity Skin functions as an enormous sense organ Receptors serve as receivers for the body, keeping it informed of changes in its environment THE SKIN (cont.) Burns T