HUMAN BIOLOGY
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The functions of the skin that might be impaired in the recipient of a face transplant.

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There are many functions of the skin. These include protection against injury and damage to the skin, protection from invading pathogens against infection, regulation of body temperature and prevention of water loss. The skin has sebaceous glands which secrete an oily secretion called as sebum which protects from the growth of microorganisms. There are sweat glands which secrete salts and water. These salts ions maintain the temperature of the body. These various functions and the regeneration of the skin will be impaired during face transplant. The region of the skin which is to be transplanted on burnt area of skin is taken from some other part of the body of the patient.

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