The Skin Serves All of the Following Functions EXCEPT

question 9

Multiple Choice

The skin serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

• A) allows passage of biologically important molecules.
• B) provides a barrier against invading microbes.
• C) prevents excessive water loss.
• D) participates in temperature regulation.
• E) assists in vitamin D production.

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Definitions:

Dendritic Cells

Immune cells that process antigen material and present it on the surface to other cells of the immune system, key for initiating a T-cell response.

Artificially Induced

A condition or reaction that is caused or encouraged by human intervention rather than occurring naturally.

Naturally Induced

A process or reaction that occurs in a natural environment without human intervention.

Transferred

The act of moving or being moved from one place, position, person, or organization to another.