Skin is a multi-layered covering of the body, which defends it against disease and infection, regulates body temperature and much more.
Skin is used as a temporary covering for severe burns.
Transplanted skin is used as replacement tissue millions of times every year. Three quarters of this usage occurs in life-saving circumstances such as severe burns. Skin is removed in a thin, split-thickness layer, generally from the back, buttocks, and back of the thighs. Skin donation is not visible and does not prevent an open casket funeral for the donor.
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