What is a cutaneous membrane
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Cutaneous Membrane (Skin) :- The skin serves a number of important functions and is associated with a number of structures that are derived from it. The skin forms the integumentary system. This will be the first organ system we will examine.
Functions of the skin
1. Protection The skin protects us in a variety of ways: Mechanical - The skin physically protects the tissues that it covers.
Chemical - The skin offers some protection against chemical damage.
Invasion of disease agents - The skin presents a barrier against invasion by a variety of pathogens.
Ultraviolet radiation the skin protects against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. (Xeroderma pigmentosum demonstrates the destructive energy of uv radiation)
Thermal damage - The skin provides protection against the extremes of temperature.
Desiccation - The skin provides waterproofing that protects against excessive water loss.
Functions of the skin
1. Protection The skin protects us in a variety of ways: Mechanical - The skin physically protects the tissues that it covers.
Chemical - The skin offers some protection against chemical damage.
Invasion of disease agents - The skin presents a barrier against invasion by a variety of pathogens.
Ultraviolet radiation the skin protects against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. (Xeroderma pigmentosum demonstrates the destructive energy of uv radiation)
Thermal damage - The skin provides protection against the extremes of temperature.
Desiccation - The skin provides waterproofing that protects against excessive water loss.
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