Integumentary System and Skin Functions Quiz
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Skin- exterior covering of the body; largest organ. 6 lbs, 3000 in2- average weight and area coverage of human skin. Functions of the Skin: 1. Provides ______

Protection

Protects Delicate Cells 3. Inhibits excessive Loss of Electrolytes and Water 4. Produces Protective Pigmentation vs sun 5. Helps Produce Vitamin D 6. Provides ______

Sensations

Two Layers of the Skin: 1. Epidermis- made of 4-5 layers of epithelial cells; outermost and ______

avascular

Keratinized, Stratified Squamous Epithelium- the epidermis is made of this type of ______

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Stratum Corneum- outermost stratum; composed of 15-30 layers of ______

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