Structure and Function of the Skin

    August 2021 in “ Oxford University Press eBooks ”
    Mark Goodfield
    TLDR The skin is a complex organ that protects the body, regulates temperature, and has roles in immunity, hormone function, and vitamin D metabolism.
    The document discusses the skin as the largest organ of the body, emphasizing its simple structure yet complex and interactive functions. It covers the skin's role in protection against environmental stimuli and its involvement in the development of skin cancers. The skin's functions are multifaceted, including its role in the innate immune system and in triggering immune responses elsewhere in the body. The chapter also explores the skin's homeostatic functions in temperature regulation through vascular shunting and sweat gland control, as well as the hormonal regulation of sebaceous function and hair growth, noting the consequences of dysfunctions in these areas. Additionally, it touches on the skin's endocrinological functions, particularly in vitamin D metabolism, and concludes by acknowledging the skin's psychosocial importance.
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