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Provide nutrients and oxygen to the skin; crucial for thermoregulation.

Produce melanin, which protects against UV radiation and gives skin its color.

Supports and nourishes the epidermis, contains blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands.

Allow for the sensations of touch, pain, and temperature; sends signals to and from the brain.

Function as touch receptors, called mechanoreceptors, in the skin.

Produce the protein keratin, which waterproofs and protects the cells and tissues underneath.

Assist in thermoregulation and waste excretion through perspiration.

Provides thermal insulation, protects against UV rays, and enhances sensation.

Protect the distal phalanx, the fingertip, and the surrounding soft tissues from injuries.

Help in the removal of waste and toxins from the skin, also involved in immune responses.

Store energy as fat, provide insulation, and act as padding to absorb shock.

Control body temperature by releasing sweat through pores to cool the body.

UV rays convert 7-dehydrocholesterol to previtamin D3, and then to vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Important for calcium regulation and bone health.

Respond to deep pressure and vibration.

Play a key role in the inflammatory response and can cause allergy symptoms.

Secrete sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair.

Enable the sensation of light touch and texture differentiation.

Respond to pain, temperature, and mechanical stress.

Detect skin stretch and contribute to the kinesthetic sense of and control of finger position and movement.

Found in the axillae, groin, and areolar regions; secrete a thicker sweat and can cause body odor.

Participate in immune response against pathogens entering through the skin.

Cause hair to stand erect (goosebumps) in response to cold or fear, which historically increased insulation.

Provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.

Produce collagen and elastin fibers, contributing to the structure and elasticity of the skin.