1. THE SKIN
The Skin

2. Question of the Day?
What type of doctor specializes in caring for the skin?
Cardiologist
Plastic surgeon
Dermatologist
gastroenterologist

3. Dermatologist
A doctor who specializes in caring for the skin, hair and nails.

4. What are the functions of the skin
Skin helps regulate body temperature.
Eliminate wastes
Gather information about the environment
Produce Vitamin D

5. Structures of the skin
Epidermis- if the outer layer of the skin.

6. Melanin
Some cells deep in the epidermis produce melanin, a pigment that colors the skin.

7. Dermis
Is the inner layer of skin.

8. Pores
Are openings that allow sweat to reach the surface.

9. Follicles Strands of hair grow within the dermis in follicles.
Oil produced in glands around the follicles keeps the surface of the skin moist and the hairs flexible.

10. Nerves
Nerves from the skin gather information from the environment. They provide information about pain and pressure.

11. How can you have healthy skin?
Eat a healthy diet
Keep your skin clean
Limit your time in the sun

12. Cancer Is a disease in which some cells divide uncontrollably.
Too much sunlight can harm skin cells and cause skin cancer.
To protect your skin, wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

13. Albino
A person or animal having congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair and the eyes.