Answer to Question #106032 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for julio alicea

Question

Name three functions of the skin. For each function, describe the structures in the skin that contribute to that function.

Answer 1

The three functions of the skin are organ protection, thermoregulation, and sensation. The epidermis is the skin part responsible for organ protection. The skin achieves thermoregulation through the dermis. The somatosensory system found in both the dermis and epidermis is responsible for the sensation function of the skin.