Explain your skin’s response to a drop in body coretemperature.

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Q: Describe at least one interaction between skin and each of the 10 otherorgan systems.

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Q: Compare the structure and function of the epidermal anddermal layers of the skin.

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Q: Describe how the cells change as they become integrated into the different layers of the epidermis

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Q: Describe the makeup and function of the accessorystructures of human skin.

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Q: What, besides body temperature regulation, are some functionsof the skin?

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Q: Discuss the various kinds of glands in the skin, and list the secretions of those glands.

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Q: Describe the role of the skin in promoting the loss ofexcess body heat.

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Q: Explain the turn-over of the cells in epidermis.

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Q: Describe the skin's role as a barrier of protection.

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Q: Explain the role of keratin in the skin.

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Q: Describe the function of the skin

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Q: Explain the protection function of the skin, and include the role of the surface film.

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Q: List and describe the four cell types found in the epidermis.

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Q: Describe the three pigments that make up the skin and how they affect the colour of the skin.

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Q: feel a sudden pinch and notice that you are bleeding.  Are you still in the epidermis? Explain what…

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Q: Describe the two layers of the skin.

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