PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two functions of the Skin System?
A
Help pump blood & regulate heart rate
B
Keep dirt, germs out & regulate body temperature
C
Helps with movement & shape
D
Support body & heart rate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your integumentary system protects your body from infection and injuries you could get from your external environment. It’s your body’s coat of armor and the first line of defense against viruses, bacteria and other microbes. It shields your body from harmful light and helps regulate your body temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Skin is a barrier that serves as one of the body’s first lines of defense against harmful microbes. Specialized immune cells within skin tissue help to fight invading organisms. Yet the skin hosts diverse communities of beneficial bacteria, collectively known as the skin microbiota.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary function of the skin is protection. It protects us from harmful UV rays, dehydration, and entry of pathogens. It prevents us from mechanical shocks.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the main functions of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature. The skin contains secretions that can kill bacteria and the pigment melanin provides a chemical pigment defense against ultraviolet light that can damage skin cells.

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