Question

The skin is an organ that carries out two different life processes. Give reasons why this statement is correct.

Answer 1

Answer:hair in skin does not allows any dust particles .

Explanation:it controls disease

Answer 2

Skin is responsible for carrying out two different life processes which are Regulation and sensation.

Explanation:

• Skin is the outer protective layer of the body which is responsible for carrying out two out of the five basic life processes.

• The skin is an organ of 'regulation and sensation'.

• The skin carries out various physiological functions such as regulating body temperature through releasing substances such as sweat and sebum.

• It acts as a sensory organ as it contains a network of nerves which can sense touch and ultimately send the messages to the brain through nerve impulses.