In Addition to Protection (Physical and Chemical Barrier), the Skin

question 3

Multiple Choice

In addition to protection (physical and chemical barrier) , the skin serves other functions. Which of the following is another vital function of the skin?

• A) The cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy.
• B) It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.
• C) It converts modified epidermal cholesterol to a vitamin D precursor important to calcium metabolism.
• D) It aids in the transport of materials throughout the body.

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