Each of the Following Is a Function of the Integumentary

question 97

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system,except

• A)protection of underlying tissue.
• B)excretion of salts and wastes.
• C)maintenance of body temperature.
• D)synthesis of vitamin C.
• E)provision of sensation.

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Definitions:

Sternum

A long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, connecting to the ribs via cartilage, forming the front part of the rib cage.

Basal Cell

A type of cell found in the lowest layer of the epidermis, involved in the production of new skin cells.

Squamous Cell

A flat, scale-like epithelial cell found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, lining of the hollow organs of the body, and passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts.