10 Questions
What are the three main functions of the skin?
Protection, regulation, and sensation
What does the term 'cutaneous' mean?
Of the skin
In which system is the skin considered an organ?
Integumentary system
Do all mammals have some hair on their skin?
Yes, even marine mammals
What are some examples of extraskeletal apparatus mentioned in the text?
Horns of bovids, cervids' antlers, giraffids' ossicones
What is the main function of the skin?
Protection, regulation, and sensation
What is the developmental origin of the arthropod exoskeleton?
Different from the skin of vertebrate animals
Which animals have skin of a different nature compared to mammals?
Amphibians, reptiles, and birds
What is the meaning of the term 'cutaneous'?
Of the skin
Which animals have some hair on their skin?
All mammals
Test your knowledge of the skin with this quiz! Explore the functions and characteristics of the skin, including protection, regulation, and sensation. Learn about the cutaneous adjective and the unique properties of skin as an organ in mammals.
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