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Chapter-10 Skin and Body Temperature

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Physiology

Author
1. Chandramouli R
ISBN
9788184487534
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10944_10
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Gulf Medical University, UAE, Gulf Medical College, Ajman, UAE
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Abstract

The chapter includes the description of the structure and functions of skin with emphasis on the skin appendages. The topic on body temperature regulation has been explained to provide an understanding of how the body temperature homeostatic control is important for normal health.

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