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What percentage of total body weight is accounted for by the skin?
What percentage of total body weight is accounted for by the skin?
- 20%
- 15% (correct)
- 5%
- 10%
What is the primary function of intact skin?
What is the primary function of intact skin?
- To regulate body temperature
- To produce vitamin D
- To aid in the digestion of food
- To protect the body from external insults (correct)
What type of disorders can affect the skin?
What type of disorders can affect the skin?
- Psychological and neurological disorders
- Inflammatory disorders (correct)
- Inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
- Infectious and genetic disorders
Which of the following is NOT a surgical discipline that deals with skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a surgical discipline that deals with skin and subcutaneous tissue?
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What is a characteristic of the skin?
What is a characteristic of the skin?
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Study Notes
Skin as an Organ
- The skin is a complex organ that covers the body's surface and is continuous with the mucous membranes.
- It accounts for approximately 15% of the total body weight, making it the largest organ in the human body.
Functions of Skin
- Enabled by various tissue and cell types, the intact skin protects the body from external insults.
Pathologies Associated with Skin
- The skin is a source of numerous pathologies, including:
- Inflammatory disorders
- Mechanical and thermal injuries
- Infectious diseases
- Benign and malignant tumors
Importance of Skin in Surgical Disciplines
- The complexities and intricacies of the skin and associated pathologies make it a significant area of interest and require the attention of various surgical disciplines, including:
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatology
- General surgery
- Surgical oncology
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