TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - SKIN A1 - Ash, Rick A1 - Morton, David A. A1 - Scott, Sheryl A. PY - 2017 T2 - The Big Picture: Histology AB - Skin is the largest organ in the body, constituting approximately 16% of body weight. It forms an essential barrier between the organism and the external environment. A major function of skin, therefore, is protection (e.g., against desiccation, bacterial invasion, physical injury, and ultraviolet [UV] radiation). In addition, skin is important for thermoregulation, synthesis of vitamin D, and reception of sensory stimuli. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Medical CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1141045461 ER -