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What is the primary function of the skin in terms of mechanical damage?
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?
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?
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?
What is the molecule produced by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light?
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Which of the following is a function of the skin in terms of microorganisms?
Which of the following is a function of the skin in terms of microorganisms?
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What is the name of the layer of tissue beneath the dermis?
What is the name of the layer of tissue beneath the dermis?
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