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  1. Human skin - Wikipedia

    The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue guarding muscles, bones, …

  2. Skin: Layers, Structure and Function - Cleveland Clinic

    What is the skin? The skin is the body’s largest organ, made of water, protein, fats and minerals. Your skin protects your body from germs and regulates body temperature. Nerves in the skin …

  3. Human skin | Definition, Layers, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    human skin, in human anatomy, the covering, or integument, of the body’s surface that both provides protection and receives sensory stimuli from the external environment.

  4. Structure and Function of the Skin - Skin Disorders - MSD …

    The skin is the body’s largest organ. It serves many important functions, including. The skin keeps vital chemicals and nutrients in the body while providing a barrier against dangerous …

  5. Anatomy of the Skin - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    The skin is the body's largest organ. Covering the entire body, it serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.

  6. Functions of the Skin - Epidermis - Dermis - TeachMeAnatomy

    Nov 6, 2025 · Glabrous skin is the thick skin found over the palms, soles of the feet and flexor surfaces of the fingers that is free from hair. Throughout the body, skin is composed of three …

  7. Skin (Human Anatomy) Picture, Definition, Function, Conditions

    What is the function of the skin? The skin is the largest organ in the body that covers the entire external surface. It protects the internal organs from germs and thus helps prevent infections. …

  8. Integumentary System (Skin, Nails): Anatomy and Function

    Dec 14, 2025 · The skin is the largest and heaviest organ of the body. To function as a protective barrier, it must cover the entire outside of the body, from the top of a person’s head to the end …

  9. Skin: Structure and function explained - Medical News Today

    Jan 25, 2024 · Skin is a complex organ. An average square inch of skin contains 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, and more than 1,000 nerve endings. Despite being just a few …

  10. Interactive Guide to the Integumentary System | Innerbody

    3 days ago · Skin forms the body's outer covering and forms a barrier to protect the body from chemicals, disease, UV light, and physical damage. Hair and nails extend from the skin to …