Answer to Question #202752 in Biology for Martino Mande

Question

Explain the characteristics of skin, what it does, how it heals itself and its significance 

Answer 1

The skin has three layers: The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.

The skin has the ability to heal itself. Red blood cells help create collagen, which is tough, white fibers that form the foundation for new tissue. The wound starts to fill in with new tissue, called granulation tissue. New skin begins to form over this tissue. As the wound heals, the edges pull inward and the wound gets smaller.