Skin

Largest organ of human body, forms a protective barrier for other body systems. Artificial skin has been developed to assist in the treatment of burn victims.  

It maintains water within the body, helps to control body temperature, and protects against invasion of foreign objects, chemicals, and bacteria.  In addition, nerves within the skin act as sensors that enable people to feel heat, cold, pressure and pain.

Skin is divided into three layers:

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