Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Skin

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

• A) helping regulate temperature
• B) synthesizing vitamin C
• C) preventing dehydration
• D) protection

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Definitions:

Dizygotic (DZ) Twins

Twins that derive from two zygotes; fraternal twins.

Mitosis

The form of cell division in which each chromosome splits lengthwise to double in number. Half of each chromosome combines with chemicals to retake its original form and then moves to the new cell.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells that carry a man's DNA and are necessary for the fertilization of a female's egg.

Ova

The female reproductive cells, or eggs, that when fertilized by male sperm can develop into an embryo.