A | B |
skin | has two main layers |
op level of epidermis | made of dead skin cells that flake easily |
dermis | thicker than top layer and contains blood vessels and nerve endings |
oil glands | soften skin |
follicles | openings that help oil reach surface of skin |
sweat glands | produces sweat in the dermis |
pores | openings that release sweat |
sweat | helps body cool by evaporating from liquid to gas |
dead skin cells | hair and nails |
hair | narrow stack of dead skins cells |
fingernails and toenails | dead skin cells |
how to stay healthy | keep you skin clean |
dirty hand and face | help germs enter eyes, nose, and mouth |
when to wash hands | blow nose, sneeze, cough, after going to bathroom, before handling food, and after touching animals |
how to wash hands | warm water, soap, and 15 seconds |
how to wash face | twice per day |
when to take bath | everydat if active |
how to protect skin | use sunscreen, stay out of sun between 10am and 3pm, avoid sunburn |