The Skin

This topic sheds light on the skin, which is the largest organ in the body, both in weight and surface area. It also discusses the important functions and a few unusual features of the skin.

This topic talks about the epidermis, which is a stratified, squamous epithelium with a surface layer of keratin. It also mentions that the epidermis is in direct contact with the environment, so it is designed to protect the underlying tissues.

This topic discusses skin derivatives. Skin is a two-part organ which develops from several embryonic regions. The outer layer of skin originates from embryonic ectoderm, whereas the inner layers of skin originate from embryonic mesoderm.

This topic describes the nervous system in our body that regulates and controls all the organs and their functions. Different organs that comprise our nervous system are also described here. It details how skin coordinates with heat regulation.