Question

List some ways in which the skin serves as a protective layer for our body.

Answer 1

Skin: Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is a fleshy surface with hair, nerves, glands and nails.

Some ways in which the skin serves as a protective layer for our body :

1. It protects the tissues underneath the skin from mechanical shocks.
2. It prevents excessive water loss by evaporation.
3. It blocks the entry of harmful microorganisms through skin.
4. It protects the skin from harmful UV radiation.