NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of how the skin maintains homeostasis?
A
Skin regulates body temperature by releasing sweat
B
Skin creates Vitamin D
C
Skin forms a protective outer covering
D
Skin allows us to touch things
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If body temperature rises, blood vessels in the skin dilate, allowing more blood to flow near the skin’s surface. This allows heat to dissipate through the skin and into the surrounding air. The skin may also produce sweat if the body gets too hot; when the sweat evaporates, it helps to cool the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The skin’s immense blood supply helps regulate temperature: dilated vessels allow for heat loss, while constricted vessels retain heat. The skin regulates body temperature with its blood supply. The skin assists in homeostasis. Humidity affects thermoregulation by limiting sweat evaporation and thus heat loss.

Detailed explanation-3: -Homeostatic responses in temperature regulation Blood flow to your skin increases to speed up heat loss into your surroundings, and you might also start sweating so the evaporation of sweat from your skin can help you cool off. Heavy breathing can also increase heat loss.

Detailed explanation-4: -Skin-to-skin contact helps regulate a baby’s temperature. When mom and baby are skin to skin, the mother’s chest temperature adjusts to warm up a cool baby, or cool down a too-warm baby. This phenomenon is called “thermal synchrony.”

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