The Integumentary System Has Many Functions, One of Which Is

question 116

Multiple Choice

The integumentary system has many functions, one of which is

• A) destruction of cancer cells.
• B) production of Vitamin E.
• C) detection of heat and touch.
• D) regulation of acid-base balance.
• E) prevention of albinism.

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Definitions:

Ethnicity

A social category that groups people based on common cultural, ancestral, language, historical, societal, or national experiences.

Body Fat

The portion of an individual's body weight that is composed of fat, crucial for energy storage, protection, and temperature regulation.

Muscle

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, allowing for movement and force to be generated.

Early Puberty

The situation where a child's body begins changing into that of an adult (puberty) sooner than usual, often defined as before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys.