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Elastin for flexibility. Collagen for structure.
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∙ 10y agoThe skin is the largest organ of the skin with 3 layers called the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer. It basically protects the internal organs against mechanical and chemical damage.
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What are the some of the functions of skin?
skin water proofs you and protects your body from germs
Identify some barriers that the body has to protect it from microoranisms?
Skin, mucus, hair, etc.
What are some examples of accessory structures that are part of your skin?
The accessory structures of the skin includes Sweat Glands, Sebaceous Glands, Hair, and Nails hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands Dermis, epidermis, hypodermis, subcutaneous layer, and hair. Skin color is termined by the skin called melanin. skin: covers and protects body glands: glands help control body temperature hair : protects the body
What are some of the body's defenses against invading microorganisms?
The skin mainly does all the work to protect us from microorganisms. Stuff like microwaves etc. Can you have sex with me?
How does an armadillos body covering help it survive?
Will an armadillos body can protect its self because there skin is made up of some really good hard protecting chemicals and that is the answer for you!!
What are mix and match structures?
Some structures are combinations of different types of structures:- Football helmets are shell structures - to protect the head, with a frame structure attached in front - to protect the face.- Hydro-electric dams are mass structures, with frame structures inside to house the generators- Airplanes are frame structures, with a 'skin' that acts like a shell - giving it the added strength to resist stresses and making it lightweight and flexible.- Domed buildings combine shell and frame construction- Warehouses are often built with columns to support the roof (frame) and concrete blocks, (mass structures) which stay in place because of their weight.
What does a hat protect?
Depends on the type of hat. Some hats protect your eyes and skin from the sun. Some hats protect you from the cold by keeping your head warm.
What part of your body protects your organs?
axial skeleton .
Does the eperdimis do anything for the internal organs?
The skin, epidermis, is the largest organ on the human body. I know some people don't think of it as an organ but it functions as one and we cannot live without skin. It protects the entire body. If the skin is severly burnt it affects the entire body. If you get an infection from a wound or a burn the infection can spread to the rest of the body and cause serious problems to organs, blood, tissue, etc. Therefore it is crucial we protect our skin. Your skin helps to keep you hydrated and if you lose parts of your skin you will be in trouble.
How does a mammal benefit from its hair?
It can help keep the animal's body heat from escaping its body too fast, it can protect its skin against superficial flesh wounds and prevent it from getting sunburned. It can also in some cases keep some animals relatively dry.
Is a polar bear's skin waterproof?
The skin helps the bear to protect itself when it is attacking or being attack by some animal or some people.
How do body's barriers protect the body against pathogens?
The first line of immune defense is the skin and mucus membranes. Skin acts as a physical barrior, blocking pathogens from entering. Mucus wihin the nasal cavity blocks some of the pathogens from entering the body. Cilia also aid in protectiong by acting as a barrior as well. There is also mucus lining the bronchial tubes, which like other mucus, blocks pathogens.
