MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of the skin?
A
protection from infection, mechanical, and thermal damage
B
body temperature regulation
C
excretion of salts and water
D
all answers are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It protects us from harmful UV rays, dehydration, and entry of pathogens. It prevents us from mechanical shocks. It is a sense organ that feels the sensations like pain, touch, heat, etc. It regulates body temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -The skin has three main functions: protection, regulation and sensation.

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