skills, and even the survival of the species. Without the skin, our body could not survive or function.
The skin: A vital organ
The integumentary system is an organ system that includes the skin and its accessory structures, to include the nails, the hair, and the sweat glands. The skin is the largest organ in the body and accounts for 15% of a person’s body weight. As a protector, our skin protects our bodies from trauma acting as a barrier to bacteria and viruses. As a receptor…
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