Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Integumentary

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the integumentary system (Select all that apply) ?

• A)Functions of the system include immune responses and vitamin E production.
• B)An important function is to separate the internal environment from the external environment.
• C)Temperature regulation involves the arterioles of the epidermis.
• D)The entire dermis is living tissue.
• E)The skin is an organ,because it is made of different kinds of tissues.
• F)Subcutaneous tissue is between the epidermis and the muscles.

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