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Skin 
“The Integumentary System”
Skin 
Functions 
• Covers the body and prevents the loss of water. 
• Protects the body from injury and infection. 
• Eliminates wastes. 
• Gathers information about the environment 
• Helps maintain homeostasis by keeping the body 
temperature steady in spite of changing external 
conditions.
Skin 
Epidermis 
• The outermost layer of skin 
• Does not have nerves or blood vessels 
• New cells develop deep in the epidermis, move 
upward, die, shed and are replaced. 
• Contains melanin, a pigment that gives skin its color 
and helps protect the skin from burning
Skin 
Dermis 
• Lower layer of skin 
• Contains nerves, blood vessels, sweat glands, hairs, and oil 
glands. 
• Sweat glands produce perspiration, which reaches the surface 
through openings called pores. 
• Strands of hair grow within the dermis in structures called 
follicles. 
• Oil is produced in the glands around the hair follicles to water 
proof it. The oil also helps keep the skin moist.
Skin
Skin 
Four simple habits can help you keep your skin 
healthy: 
• Eat properly 
• Drink enough water. 
• Limit your exposure to sun. 
• Keep your skin clean and dry.
Skin 
Disorders 
• Cancer is a disease in which some body cells divide 
uncontrollably. Repeated exposure to sunlight can 
damage skin cells and cause them to become 
cancerous. 
• Acne is a bacterial infection that occurs when oil 
glands become clogged with oil. 
• Fungi are organisms that can live on and infect the 
skin. Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection.

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Integumentary System

  • 2. Skin Functions • Covers the body and prevents the loss of water. • Protects the body from injury and infection. • Eliminates wastes. • Gathers information about the environment • Helps maintain homeostasis by keeping the body temperature steady in spite of changing external conditions.
  • 3. Skin Epidermis • The outermost layer of skin • Does not have nerves or blood vessels • New cells develop deep in the epidermis, move upward, die, shed and are replaced. • Contains melanin, a pigment that gives skin its color and helps protect the skin from burning
  • 4. Skin Dermis • Lower layer of skin • Contains nerves, blood vessels, sweat glands, hairs, and oil glands. • Sweat glands produce perspiration, which reaches the surface through openings called pores. • Strands of hair grow within the dermis in structures called follicles. • Oil is produced in the glands around the hair follicles to water proof it. The oil also helps keep the skin moist.
  • 6. Skin Four simple habits can help you keep your skin healthy: • Eat properly • Drink enough water. • Limit your exposure to sun. • Keep your skin clean and dry.
  • 7. Skin Disorders • Cancer is a disease in which some body cells divide uncontrollably. Repeated exposure to sunlight can damage skin cells and cause them to become cancerous. • Acne is a bacterial infection that occurs when oil glands become clogged with oil. • Fungi are organisms that can live on and infect the skin. Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection.