HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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Functions of the skin include:
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regulating body temperature
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synthesizing antibodies
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producing adipose tissue
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releasing large amounts of hormones
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sweat glands – produce sweat that travels via sweat ducts to openings in the epidermis called pores. They play a role in temperature regulation. Hair follicles – are pits in which hairs grow. Hairs also play a role in temperature regulation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The skin helps in thermoregulation by radiation, convection, conduction, perspiration and by arrector pili muscles.
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