Which of the Following Functions Performed by the Skin Would

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions performed by the skin would be lost or seriously compromised if someone suffered a severe burn over most of the body?

• A)prevention of heat and water loss
• B)prevention of massive and continuous infection from invasion by external bacteria,viruses,and parasites
• C)production of sweat that evaporates and cools the body when it is overheating
• D)conversion,in the presence of ultraviolet light,of precursor molecules to vitamin D
• E)All of these are vital functions of the skin and would be compromised.

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Definitions:

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new colony is started by a few members of the original population, leading to reduced genetic variation.

Isolated

Being separated from others, either physically or socially, resulting in a lack of contact or interaction.

Demographic Bottleneck

A sharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events or human activities, leading to a decrease in genetic diversity and potential survival challenges for the population.