Our senses: Touch

Our senses: Touch

Our skin allows us to feel pressure, temperature and textures. We can hear sound with our ears. It´s important to take care and look after our senses. 

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How we feel

Nerve endings in our skin detect information about the objects that we touch. They produce nerve impulses which the sensory nerves transmit to the brain.

The Skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and a layer of fatty tissue. The epidermis is the outermost layer. It provides us with protection and gives our skin its colour. The dermis is the middle layer. It supports the epidermis and contains many nerve endings. The fatty layer helps us keep warm and provides nutrients to the other two layers. 

MINDMAP questions:

What does our skin allow us to do?

How do we feel?

What are the three layers of the skin?

What is the function of the epidermis?

What is the function of the dermis?

What is the fatty layer?