How does our skin provides protection to our body against the following?
Entry of germs
Excessive loss of heat in severe cold
Entry of harmful ultra voilet rays
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our skin contains melanin.... which is absorbent of light and helps to protect our body from the entry of harmful ultraviolet rays and germs
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Explanation:
1. Adipose tissue present in the subcutaneous tissue prevents heat loss form the body during excessive cold.
2. Sebaceous glands present on skin secrete an oily or wax-like secretion called sebum which keeps the skin oily and thus prevents the entry of germs inside the body.
3. Our skin contains a pigment called melanin which prevents us from exposure to ultra-violet rays.
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