NOVEMBER 26 2024

(AUGUST 17 2024 MAKE UP)

GOOD MORNING TO THE SON AND THE SKY❕👋🏼

PIEL = “SKIN” IN SPANISH 🇲🇽

I LOVE YOU 💓

Howl you doing❓

I hope everything is GREAT with you and at home 🥰

Today I have a post that will be a part of what has been shared previously (science) and will be something to expect in the future

My intent is to have a variety of post about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & mathematics) like you would learn in school through the extension of my own independent research and interest as well as things I think you might find interesting.

Every post is an extension of my LOVE for you and sometimes a post will be simply a reflection of that

Today I have another science post about the human body, specifically the largest organ of our body, the Epidermis (Skin)

Below are some interesting facts about our skin (source chatGPT)

Human skin is a fascinating and complex organ with many unique properties. Here are some interesting facts about it:

1. Largest Organ of the Body

	•	Skin is the largest organ, covering about 16% of your body weight and an average surface area of 1.5–2 square meters.

2. Three Main Layers

	•	Epidermis: The outermost layer that acts as a barrier.
	•	Dermis: The middle layer containing blood vessels, nerves, and sweat glands.
	•	Hypodermis: The innermost layer made of fat and connective tissue, providing insulation and cushioning.

3. Constant Renewal

	•	The skin regenerates itself roughly every 28 days. Dead skin cells are shed daily, with around 30,000–40,000 cells lost every minute.

4. Color and Melanin

	•	Skin color is determined by melanin, a pigment produced by melanocytes. Everyone has a similar number of melanocytes, but the amount and type of melanin they produce vary.

5. Barrier Function

	•	Skin is a crucial barrier, protecting the body from bacteria, viruses, harmful substances, and water loss.

6. Temperature Regulation

	•	Sweat glands and blood vessels in the skin help regulate body temperature by releasing sweat and adjusting blood flow.

7. Unique Fingerprints

	•	The patterns on the skin of your fingertips are unique to you and don’t change throughout your life, making them an excellent tool for identification.

8. Sense of Touch

	•	The skin contains millions of sensory receptors, allowing you to feel touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold.

9. Elasticity and Strength

	•	Collagen and elastin in the dermis provide the skin with its strength and elasticity, enabling it to stretch and return to its original shape.

10. Sweat Glands

	•	The human body has about 2–4 million sweat glands, which can produce up to 3 liters of sweat per hour in extreme conditions.

11. Healing Powers

	•	Skin has remarkable healing abilities, closing wounds by forming scabs and rebuilding tissue with minimal external aid.

12. Microbiome

	•	Your skin hosts trillions of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which play a role in maintaining skin health and protecting against harmful pathogens.

13. Aging Signs

	•	As you age, the production of collagen and elastin decreases, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and thinner skin.

14. UV Protection

	•	Melanin absorbs UV radiation to protect the skin from damage, though prolonged exposure can still cause harm, including sunburn and skin cancer.

15. Goosebumps

	•	Goosebumps occur when tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles contract, usually in response to cold or emotional stimuli, a vestigial reaction from when humans had more body hair.

Skin is not only a protective shield but also a dynamic system that reflects your overall health. Taking care of it is vital!

LEAD WITH LOVE

HONESTLY TRY

REPEAT THESE TWO STEPS EVERY DAY

LOVE TRY REPEAT

Believe in yourself

Don’t be hard on yourself

Allow yourself to see what is possible

Never let doubt be the thing that prevents you from trying to achieve what you desire most

Remember your wins

Learn from your mistakes

Have fun along the way

You have more influence over your health and happiness than you know

DRINK WATER❕

Rest well my LOVES

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