The skin as a sensory organ

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The skin as a sensory organ

Skin appendices

Glands

Skin glands are mainly for skin protection and partly for thermoregulation.

Mammary gland

Sweat gland

Sebaceous gland

Nails

The upper layer of the cuticle on the fingers forms the nail. Grows throughout our lives

Hair

It stands out from the leather. The skin contains hair follicles.

Stucture

Hypodermis

To store energy, insulate and absorb major physical impacts

Dermis

Ensure the elasticity and durability of the skin.

Epidermis

Maintaining the top protective layer of the skin

Feature

Touch with our skin

By touch, we perceive the strenght, surface,and shape of an object

Feel the pressure

Feel the pain

Feel the cold and heat