EBK PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOG
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Author: DERRICKSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 13CP
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The sensations that arise from the stimulation of nerve endings and receptors in the skin.
Introduction:
The biggest organ in the body in terms of weight is the skin, sometimes referred to as the cutaneous membrane, which covers the exterior of the body. Adult skin weighs 4.5−5 kg and has an area of roughly 2 square meters, making up about 7% of the body's overall weight.
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