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What is the function of the outer layer (Epidermis) of the skin?
What is the function of the outer layer (Epidermis) of the skin?
- Containing blood vessels and nerves
- Protecting the body from injury and infection (correct)
- Supplying the skin with nutrients
- Producing sebum
Which substance is secreted by the sebaceous glands to protect the epidermis?
Which substance is secreted by the sebaceous glands to protect the epidermis?
- Sebum (correct)
- Sweat
- Melanin
- Blood
What functions do the blood vessels in the dermis serve?
What functions do the blood vessels in the dermis serve?
- Containing sweat glands and hair roots
- Supplying the skin with nutrients and registering sensations
- Supplying the skin with nutrients and regulating body temperature (correct)
- Maintaining body temperature and producing sebum
What is the consequence of burns on the skin's effectiveness as a natural barrier against infection?
What is the consequence of burns on the skin's effectiveness as a natural barrier against infection?
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What may a casualty suffer from as a consequence of burns?
What may a casualty suffer from as a consequence of burns?
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