LAB MANUAL:MCKINLEY'S ANATOMY & PHYSIOL
LAB MANUAL:MCKINLEY'S ANATOMY & PHYSIOL
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ISBN: 9781260484991
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 6.1, Problem 10WDYL
Summary Introduction

To determine:

What are some ways the skin can dissipate excess of heat.

Concept introduction:

Skin is the outer layer of the body. It is the largest part of the integumentary system. The outer layer is called epidermis. It consists of seven different layers. The skin provides protection to muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and tissues.

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