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What are the three main functions of the skin?

Temperature control, sensation, and production of vitamin D
Protection, regulation, and sensation (correct)
Pathogen protection, water loss prevention, and scar tissue formation
Insulation, formation, and structure

Which system is the skin an organ of in mammals?

Muscular system
Circulatory system
Endocrine system
Integumentary system (correct)

What is the adjective 'cutaneous' derived from?

Greek kýtos 'covering'
Latin cutis 'skin' (correct)
French couteau 'knife'
Spanish corte 'cut'

Which animals have some hair on their skin according to the text?

<p>All mammals including marine mammals like whales, dolphins, and porpoises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of skin in amphibians, reptiles, and birds?

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Main functions of skin?

The skin protects, regulates, and provides sensation.

Integumentary system

The skin is an organ of this system in mammals.

Cutaneous

Derived from the Latin word 'cutis' meaning 'skin'.

Which animals have hair on their skin?

All including marine mammals like whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

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Nature of skin in amphibians, reptiles, and birds?

The Amphibians, Reptiles and Birds skin differs from that of Mammals.