MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is option d because the skin cannot synthesize vitamin C, in fact humans get most of their vitamin C from their diet, a deficiency in vitamin C causes the condition ‘scurvy’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: d. Synthesizing vitamin C is not a function of the skin. The skin protects internal structures of the body from the outer environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Functions of the integumentary system include all of the following except: maintenance of body temperature, synthesis of vitamin C, excretion of salts and wastes, protection of underlying tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your integumentary system acts as a physical barrier-protecting your body from bacteria, infection, injury and sunlight. It also helps regulate your body temperature and allows you to feel skin sensations like hot and cold.