The thermoregulatory and protective functions of the skin are illustrated in cold, hot, and sunny situations. It addresses the issue of tanning and the dangers of skin cancer. The interactive video guide lists the objectives covered in the videodisc and provides an overview, introduction, and discussion questions. The discussion questions revolve around the activities people need to perform in order to maintain a healthy body. Bar codes are on the discussion guide to allow the user to navigate to specific portions of the videodisc that correlate to questions which review the material.
Bar codes are also available for playback controls.
A glossary is included in the discussion guide.