Difference between revisions of "Skin"
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: The [[skin]] has pigment called melanin that protects it from harsh sunlight. | : The [[skin]] has pigment called melanin that protects it from harsh sunlight. | ||
: The [[skin]] is the largest [[organ]] of the human body. | : The [[skin]] is the largest [[organ]] of the human body. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[File:Skin.png|right|300px|thumb|A picture of human [[skin]] with some hairs.]] | ||
| + | The [[skin]] is an [[organ]] covering the body used to protect [[Internal Organ|internal organs]] from [[infection]]. | ||
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| + | ===About the Skin=== | ||
| + | : The [[skin]] has pigment called melanin that protects it from harsh sunlight. | ||
| + | : The [[skin]] is the largest [[organ]] of the human body. | ||
| + | : The [[skin]] is a physical barrier to prevent [[infection]] by [[pathogen]]s. | ||
| + | : The [[skin]] is used in [[thermoregulation]]. | ||
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| + | ==Beyond the Curriculum== | ||
| + | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxPlCkTKhzY}} | ||
Revision as of 19:59, 19 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A picture of human skin with some hairs.
The skin is an organ covering the body used to protect internal organs from infection.
About the Skin
- The skin has pigment called melanin that protects it from harsh sunlight.
- The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A picture of human skin with some hairs.
The skin is an organ covering the body used to protect internal organs from infection.
About the Skin
- The skin has pigment called melanin that protects it from harsh sunlight.
- The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
- The skin is a physical barrier to prevent infection by pathogens.
- The skin is used in thermoregulation.