PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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Select which is NOT an important role of the skin.
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excretion
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filtration
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temperature regulation
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances. Prevents loss of moisture. Reduces harmful effects of UV radiation. Acts as a sensory organ (touch, detects temperature).
Detailed explanation-2: -It acts as an anatomical barrier from pathogens and damage between the internal and external environment in bodily defence. It also acts as a water-resistant barrier so that essential nutrients are not washed out of the body. But skin is not responsible for protecting internal organs and joints.
Detailed explanation-3: -Keratin, however is not a skin layer but a protein that makes our hair.
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