Question

6.1 layers of skin (p. 197)
what are the (3) major functions of the skin?
know the order of the layers of the skin +subcutaneous layer from outermost to innermost: (fig 6.2 p. 185)
(outermost)____->__->____(innermost)

Explanation:

The skin has three main functions - protection (against pathogens, UV - rays etc.), regulation (of body temperature and water loss), and sensation (detecting touch, pressure, pain etc.). The layers of the skin from outermost to innermost are the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer.

Answer:

1. Major functions of the skin: Protection, Regulation, Sensation
2. Order of skin layers (outermost to innermost): Epidermis -> Dermis -> Subcutaneous layer