Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Functions

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the skin?

• A) Delivers important information about our environmental conditions to our brains.
• B) Gives the body its overall shape, loss of this function can be seen with the drooping of skin with age.
• C) Conducts endergonic metabolic chemical reactions using the suns energy to initiate vitamin D synthesis.
• D) Holds a portion of the bloods total volume to be shunted (diverted) to other organs when needed.

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Definitions:

Eutherian Mammal

Mammals that are characterized by a complex placenta that allows a long gestation period within the uterus, leading to the birth of relatively well-developed offspring.

Insectivora

An obsolete term for an order of mammals, now split into various orders, that are characterized by feeding on insects and other small invertebrates.

Closed Circulatory System

A circulatory system where blood is contained within vessels and is separated from bodily tissues, as seen in vertebrates.

Dorsal Heart

A dorsal heart is a heart that is located towards the back (dorsal) side of an organism, contrasting with the ventral placement seen in humans.