The Basics
The largest and heaviest organ in your body
Skin
Name the outermost layer that acts as a barrier and replaces old skin cells.
The epidermis
What type of cells does the skin house to help fight off illness?
Immune cells
How many (main) layers of skin do we have?
3 layers
Name one example of your skin maintaining homeostasis.
Sweating, controlled blood flow to the skin, the dermis delivering nutrients to the epidermis
What vitamin does skin produce that the skeletal system needs for bone health?
Vitamin D
Name one of the 3 main responsibilities of the integumentary system.
Protects against bacteria/injury/UV radiation, regulates body temperature, allows you to touch/feel pain
What does the hypodermis anchor skin to?
Name 1 of the things that the cause of eczema is linked to.
A reactive immune system and weak skin barrier