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The skin is the largest organ system of the body. It is an organ of protection, forming a tough but pliable covering that is the major barrier between a person and the environment. It plays a role in temperature regulation and sensory reception and is involved in immunological surveillance.
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Kucharz, E.J. (1992). The Skin and Wound Healing. In: The Collagens: Biochemistry and Pathophysiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76197-3_16
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