PARTS OF THE
NOS
THE NOSE
The nose allows air to enter the
body. It filters and cleans the air
by trapping dirt and allergens. It
also warms and moistens the air. It
is the sense organ for smelling.
PARTS OF THE NOSE
Nasal Cavity
Nostril
NASAL
TheCAVITY
nasal cavity consists
of all the bones, tissues, Nasal Cavity
blood vessels, and nerves
that make up the inside of
the nose. It contains
special cells that are
involved in the sense of
smell.
NOSTRIL
S
these are two opening
Nostril
through which air enters.
PARTS OF THE
SKI
THE SKIN
The skin is the outer
covering of the body that
protects it from external
damage and helps regulate
body temperature.
PARTS OF THE SKIN
Hair
Epidermis
Vein
Dermis Artery
Sweat Gland
Hypodermis Hair Bulb
Adipose Tissue
EPIDER
MIS
The epidermis is the
outer layer that you
Epidermis
can see or feel. It
protects the body
from damage and
helps regulate body
temperature.
DERMIS
The dermis is the
layer under the
epidermis. It contains Dermis
nerve endings, blood
vessels, oil glands,
and sweat glands.
HAIR Hair
Hair grows from
follicles found in the
dermis. Even before an Follicle
object touches the skin,
the hair makes it
possible to feel that
object.
HAIR
BULB
The hair bulb
forms the base of
the hair follicle. In
Hair Bulb
the hair bulb, cells
divide to build and
grow the hair.
SWEAT
The GLAND
sweat gland makes
sweat. Its main
function is to control
body temperature. Sweat Gland
Sweat is mainly water,
but it also contains
some salts.
VEIN
The vein is a blood
vessel that returns Vein
blood from the skin to
the heart. It works
together with other
blood vessels to keep
the blood moving.
ARTERY
The artery is a blood
vessel that carries Artery
blood from the heart.
The blood carries
oxygen and nutrients.
HYPODER
MIS
The hypodermis is the
deepest layer of the
skin. It connects the
dermis layer to the
muscles and bones. It Hypodermis
contains a layer of
adipose tissue.
ADIPOSE
TISSUE
The adipose tissue is also
known as body fat. It
acts as a layer of
insulation and protects
the internal organs and
Adipose Tissue
muscles.
CHECK FOR
UNDERSTANDING
What is the function of the skin?
What are the parts of the skin?
What are the functions of each part of the skin?
How do these parts work together?
Why is the skin important?