The Main Function of Skin Is To

question 97

Multiple Choice

The main function of skin is to:

• A)protect underlying tissues from pathogenic microorganisms and other environmental hazards.
• B)produce blood cells.
• C)release hormones.
• D)manufacture calcium.

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Definitions:

Sensory Capacities

The ability of an organism to process and respond to sensory information received from the environment.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities that include reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, complex idea comprehension, learning quickly, and learning from experience.

Control Of Movement

The regulation and coordination of muscle activity to produce motions.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time.