It also contains DNA repair enzymes that help reverse UV damage, such that people lacking the genes for these enzymes have high rates of skin cancer. Skin has mesodermal cells, pigmentation, such as melanin provided by melanocytes, which absorb some of the potentially dangerous ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight. Pig skin shares similar epidermal and dermal thickness ratios to human skin pig and human skin share similar hair follicle and blood vessel patterns biochemically the dermal collagen and elastic content is similar in pig and human skin and pig skin and human skin have similar physical responses to various growth factors. Human skin shares anatomical, physiological, biochemical and immunological properties with other mammalian lines, especially pig skin. 1.1.3 Genes and proteins expressed in the epidermis.Such skin variety provides a rich and diverse habitat for bacteria that number roughly 1000 species from 19 phyla, present on the human skin. In humans, skin pigmentation (affected by melanin) varies among populations, and skin type can range from dry to non-dry and from oily to non-oily. This is often discoloured and depigmented. Severely damaged skin will try to heal by forming scar tissue. Its other functions are insulation, temperature regulation, sensation, synthesis of vitamin D, and the protection of vitamin B folates. The adjective cutaneous literally means "of the skin" (from Latin cutis, skin).īecause it interfaces with the environment, skin plays an important immunity role in protecting the body against pathogens and excessive water loss. There are two general types of skin, hairy and glabrous skin (hairless). Though nearly all human skin is covered with hair follicles, it can appear hairless. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals' skin, and it is very similar to pig skin. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue guarding muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system.
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