Skin and Bone Development in Males and Females

Living Organisms and the Protective Mechanism of the Skin

Living organisms have a natural mechanism that protects the body from adverse conditions and against harmful substances. One of the primary protective mechanisms is the skin which is the largest body organ (Arda, Goksugur, & Tuzun, 2014). I agree that the skin offers protection from external injury and diseases causing microorganisms. The protective mechanism explains why body parts with high exposure to the risk of harm have thicker skin than others and why the skin replaces worn-out and destroyed skin cells. Without the skin, the internal body defense mechanism would be too exposed leading to loss of useful substances by the body and entry of harmful substances (Hoffman, 2018).

Mechanism of Subcutaneous Fat Formation and Influence of Weather

However, I seek to understand the mechanism of formation of the subcutaneous fat because the quantity differs among individuals. I am also interested in understanding whether weather and climate affect the skin color because different people in different geographical regions have varying skin colors.

Protection Function of the Skin and the Role of Bones

The protection function of the skin is a complex function because it relates to a two-way process; to and from the body. If the body loses useful substances and when pathogens gain entry to the delicate internal tissues, the body would be at risk (Solano, 2014). The bones play a significant role in support and movement and also the production of certain body substances. Bone-related injuries have become a common phenomenon in the modern world prompting orthopedics to understand the structure and location to be able to treat bone-related conditions particularly in women who exhibit a high susceptibility to diet deficiency-related conditions (Kyriakou et al., 2008).

Process of Bone Development and Other Functions of Bones

I, however, seek to understand the process of bone development that causes the difference between masculine and feminine bone structures. I also seek to understand other functions of the bones other than support and movement.

References

Arda, O., Goksugur, N., & Tuzun, Y. (2014). Basic histological structure and functions of the facial skin. Clinics in dermatology, 32(1), 3-13.

Hoffman, M., (2018). Human anatomy. Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-the-skin#1 on October 11, 2018.

Kyriakou, A., Savva, S. C., Savvides, I., Pangalou, E., Ioannou, Y. S., Christou, S., & Skordis, N. (2008). Gender differences in the prevalence and severity of bone disease in thalassemia. Pediatric endocrinology reviews: PER, 6, 116-122.

Solano, F. (2014). Melanins: skin pigments and much more—types, structural models, biological functions, and formation routes. New Journal of Science, 2014.