Question

Explain how skin works as sense organ

Answer 1

This lesson is part of the Skin Deep Project, which examines the science behind skin. Skin Deep is developed by AAAS and funded by Neutrogena. For more lessons, activities, and interactives that take a closer look at the science behind skin, be sure to check out the Skin Deep Project page. 

In this lesson, students will examine the skin and how it functions as an organ and as part of a larger body system. In order to do this lesson, students should be aware of other organ systems and have knowledge about the anatomy of the human skin. 

The human body is a complex system of cells, most of which are grouped into organ systems that have specialized functions. These systems can best be understood in terms of the essential functions they serve: derivation of energy from food, protection against injury, internal coordination, and reproduction. (Science for All Americans, p. 77.) At this grade level, students should be able to develop more sophisticated understandings of how organs and organ systems work together. Students also can relate knowledge of organs and organ systems to their growing knowledge of cells. The specialization of cells serves the operation of the organs and the organs serve the needs of cells.

Answer 2

our skin work as sense organ because when we tuch any hot and cool thing our skin will sense because our skin has sensory cells