Skin Functions of Skin Mechanical/Chemical damage – keratin toughens cells; fats cells cushion blows; and pressure receptors to measure possible damage.
Seven Functions of Skin Mechanical/Chemical damage – keratin toughens cells; fats cells cushion blows; and pressure receptors measure damage Mechanical/Chemical.
The Integumentary System The body’s largest organ is the skin ~ 9-11 pounds (7% total body wt) An average adult male covers 20 square feet An average adult.
