INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
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regulation of body temperature
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synthesis of vitamin D
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storage of calcium
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physical barrier
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Explanation:
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: -All of the following are functions of the subcutaneous layer except the detection of fine touch. The tactile corpuscles (also known as Meissner’s corpuscles) are specialized mechanoreceptors that are responsible for the detection of fine touch.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The option that is NOT a function of skin is D) Breathing.
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