Module  4.2: Skin Physiology 

The skin being the largest organ in the human body has a number of important physiological functions. We will explore the main functions during this module and revisit the skin's importance throughout the year. 

Module 4.2 Warm-Up : Skin Physiology

Directions: Warning: This video shows a lot of skin. 

- While watching......

1) Write down as many physiological functions of the skin as possible.

2) Also, write down at least 3 stats (interesting facts about the skin) that you didn't know!

Essential Vocab: 

keratinization, stratum lucidum, stratum coreum, dermis, papillary layer, dermal papillae, friction ridges

Module Objectives: 

2.1 – List several functions of the integumentary system and explain how these functions are accomplished.