INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Eliminates Waste
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Produces Calcium
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Protects Body
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Maintains Body Temperature
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Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue that covers the body of a vertebrate. It has three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation. It is not involved in calcium production.
Detailed explanation-2: -Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances. Prevents loss of moisture. Reduces harmful effects of UV radiation. Acts as a sensory organ (touch, detects temperature).
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is b) Synthesis of vitamin E. The skin regulates the body temperature by controlling the activity of sweat glands and blood flow through the skin, defends against disease-causing organisms, and excretes water and salts through the sweat glands.
Detailed explanation-4: -Keratin, however is not a skin layer but a protein that makes our hair.