EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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The skin of human body maintains homeostasis by ____ ?
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sweating when the body becomes too warm
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vitamin production for health
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shivering to produce body heat when the temperature gets too cold
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All answer choices are correct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The skin assists in homeostasis by reacting differently to hot and cold conditions so that the inner body temperature remains more or less constant through a variety of means including radiation, convection, conduction, perspiration, and arrector pili muscles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many of these roles are related to homeostasis. The skin’s main functions are preventing water loss from the body and serving as a barrier to the entry of microorganisms. In addition, melanin in the skin blocks UV light and protects deeper layers from its damaging effects. The skin also helps regulate body temperature.
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