What are some important functions of the skin?

1 Answer
Jan 7, 2018

To protect the inner body, regulate body temperatures, and cushions against bumps and bruises.

Explanation:

  1. Skin protects the inner body by covering the vital organs from harm.
  2. Skin regulates body temperature by producing sweat. As sweat evaporates, the body cools.
  3. There are three layers of skin: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. The subcutaneous layer is made of fatty tissue, which is hard to damage, so it protects the inner body beyond the subcutaneous layer.
    There may be more functions, but these are the ones I know. I hope this was helpful!