2006-07-10 01:56:35 · 7 answers · asked by iris_gwapa 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
If you peel a little yourself and you will have all answers.
2006-07-10 02:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you going to hold your shape without skin? It is the first line of defense between the environment and you. The wonderful thing about skin is that is protects you with both sides of itself. The outside acts as a shield and the inside acts as regulating buffer by releasing or retaining heat, salt, or water.
2006-07-10 02:14:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I remember of High School Biology, the skin acts as a barrier to microorganisms that would possibly infect the body. There are also several substances the skin secretes (sweat, tears, etc.) that are good at killing such organisms. It is also part of the homeostasis (sp?) system.
2006-07-10 02:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skin is the largest organ of our body about1.1 to 2.2 sqm.it protects our body from dehydration(loss of water),it provides a texture that helos us to grip things(imagine slimy hands),it prevents harmful organisms from entering our body,it protects our body from ultra violet rays.that's the long and short of it.
2006-07-10 02:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by pavitra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, let's see...
First it helps to keep bacteria and other invaders (i.e. dirt) from getting directly into the bloodstream. It helps keep body temperature down by excreting excess heat and fluids - i.e. sweat.
2006-07-10 02:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The outer layer of cells is dead, forms a protective layer.
2006-07-10 02:01:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut off a some skin and put some SALT on it. i think you Will see why
2006-07-10 02:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋