Skin is the largest organ of the body.
The skin consists of four distinct layers: the epidermis, the basement membrane zone, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer.
1. Physical barrier against friction and shearing forces.
2. Protection against infection, chemicals, ultraviolet irradiation, particles.
3. Prevention of excessive water loss or absorption.
4. Ultraviolet induced synthesis of vitamin D.
5. Temperature regulation.
5. Sensation (pain, touch and temperature).
6. Temperature regulation.
7. Antigen presentation/immunological reactions/wound healing.2. Protection against infection, chemicals, ultraviolet irradiation, particles.
3. Prevention of excessive water loss or absorption.
4. Ultraviolet induced synthesis of vitamin D.
5. Temperature regulation.
5. Sensation (pain, touch and temperature).
6. Temperature regulation.
