Group 3

Skin Excretion
By Angela, Anthony, Calvin, Clessya, Hilly, Kelly,
Oliver
 Skin Definition
The skin is the largest organ in human body. It
acts as heat insulator, a sensory organ, an
excretory organ and also protects the body
from harmful microbes, rays and chemical.
Skin layers are epidermis, dermis, and
subcutaneous layer.
Skin Layers
 Excretion
Sweat is excreted from the eccrine
glands are the main sweat glands in
humans. The eccrine glands, which are
activated by the hypothalamus, then
produce sweat and initiate sweating.
Sweat formed from water, NaCl, and
several other substances, comes out
along with excess heat.
Secretion
Skin secretions originate from glands
that in dermal layer of the epidermis.
Sweat, a physiological aid to body
temperature regulation, is secreted by
eccrine glands. Sebaceous glands secrete
the skin lubricant sebum.
 Function
The main function of the skin is to protect the internal
organs, such as bones, organs, muscles, joints, nerves,
blood vessels and connective tissue. The skin also acts as
the body's natural protector from exposure to radiation,
toxic substances, and various viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites that cause infection.
 Skin Diseases
Skin Cancer Tinea Versicolor
01 Skin cancer is an abnormal 02 Tinea versicolor is caused by
cell growth in the epidermis a fungus that disrupts the
caused by unrepaired DNA pigmentation of the skin
damage that triggers surface.
mutations.

Scabies Herpes
03 Scabies is a skin infection 04 Herpes is a skin problem
caused by the Sarcoptes characterized by the appearance
scabiei mite. of red blisters.
 Steps for a healthy skin

Consume Healthy Food Use Sunscreen

Consumption of fruits and Avoid UV light, use sunscreen,
vegetables especially food that and wear protective clothing.
rich vitamin E.

Wash Up Enough Sleep

Bath in warm water, wash your Experts recommend about 9
hand and keep your body hours a night for teens and 7-8
clean. hours for adults.
 Steps for a healthy skin

Avoid Dry Skin 05

Drink plenty of water, and use gentle
moisturizers and lotions
06 Reduce Stress
Reduce stress. Stress can harm your skin
Don’t Share Items 07 and other body systems.

People can spread mites, microbes, and

viruses by their items.
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