Which of the Following Is a Function of the Skin

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the skin?

• A)protecting underlying body parts from physical trauma
• B)preventing water loss
• C)thermoregulation
• D)monitor touch,pressure,temperature,and pain
• E)All of the answer choices are functions of the skin

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and neutralize foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses.

Tumor Cells

Cells that grow and divide at an unregulated, quick pace leading to the formation of a mass or lump known as a tumor.

Natural Killer Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by attacking and destroying infected or cancerous cells.

Cytotoxic T Cells

Immune system cells that kill cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways.