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?

<p>7-dehydrocholesterol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To keep microorganisms from entering the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hypodermis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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