Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 5, Problem 13CP
Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The sensations that arise from the stimulation of nerve endings and receptors in the skin.

Introduction:

The biggest organ in the body in terms of weight is the skin, sometimes referred to as the cutaneous membrane, which covers the exterior of the body. Adult skin weighs 4.5−5 kg and has an area of roughly 2 square meters, making up about 7% of the body's overall weight.

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