GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The skin protects the body from “Desiccation". What does this word mean?
A
Bumps & Cuts
B
Acids & Bases
C
Heat or Cold
D
Drying out
E
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Desiccation refers to the state, the act, or the process of removing or extracting water content thoroughly resulting in extreme dryness. Related terms include “desiccate” (v., def: to the act of desiccating) and “desiccated” (adj., def: pertaining to desiccation or one that is dried by desiccation).

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