title: Physiology of the skin.
abstract: Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, and its major roles in thermo-regulation, protection, vitamin D metabolism and control of blood pressure can assist nurses in assessment of skin conditions and general physiological disturbances. The protective roles of the skin are emphasised in discussion about skin cancers and the use of transdermal drug delivery mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: gmlcasey@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Georgina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects