Lesson 2.5 The Skin

It is the largest organ of the human body.

• epidermis

• dermis

• skin

outermost layer of the skin

• epidermis

• dermis

• skin

pigment that colors the skin

• keratin

• melanin

• skin

makes skin strong and waterproof

• keratin

• melanin

• skin

protects the body from blows and injuries

• epidermis

• dermis

• fatty tissue

detect heat, pain, cold, pressure and weight

• gustatory nerve

• olfactory nerve

• sensory receptors

affects the sense of touch on the affected area

• eczema

• dermatitis

• leprosy

is a serious ailment that affects the nerves and makes the afflicted person lose touch sensation

• eczema

• dermatitis

• leprosy

topmost layer of the epidermis

• dead skin

• subcutaneous tissue

• hair

fatty layer of the skin

• dead skin

• subcutaneous tissue

• hair