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Functions of the Skin

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What is the primary function of the skin in terms of mechanical damage?

To protect underlying structures from damage (correct)

To excrete small amounts of waste products

To produce vitamin D

To regulate body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Regulation of body temperature

Excretion of waste products

Production of insulin (correct)

Production of vitamin D

What is the role of sweat glands in temperature regulation?

They produce sweat when it is hot and stop sweat production when it is cold (correct)

They produce sweat when it is cold and stop sweat production when it is hot

They regulate blood flow through the skin

They detect heat and cold

What is the molecule produced by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light?

7-dehydrocholesterol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the skin in terms of microorganisms?

To keep microorganisms from entering the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the layer of tissue beneath the dermis?

Hypodermis Signup and view all the answers

Functions of the Skin

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the skin in terms of mechanical damage?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

What is the role of sweat glands in temperature regulation?

What is the molecule produced by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light?

Which of the following is a function of the skin in terms of microorganisms?

What is the name of the layer of tissue beneath the dermis?

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