Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
What are the functions of the skin? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,,B,C,D
Rationale
The correct functions of the skin are A, B, C, and D. Skin helps regulate body temperature by sweating (A). It acts as a barrier, protecting the body from external factors (B). Skin has sensory receptors for touch, pain, pressure, and temperature (C). The skin produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, essential for bone health (D). Option E is incorrect as the skin does not produce vitamin C. Option F and G are not provided, but based on the functions of the skin, they would also be incorrect as they are not commonly associated with the skin's primary functions.