Question

what are the functions of skin​

Answer 1

Functions of skin:

• Protection from mechanical shocks and excess UV rays.
• Works as a barrier and prevents the entry of microorganisms.
• Prevents excessive loss of water by evaporation.
• Serves as a sense organ for touch,pain,pressure,heat etc.
• Prevents the loss of heat in cold weather and facilitates loss of heat in hot weather.
• Stores reserve food in the form of fat contained in special cells.
• Assists in the process of excretion of water,salts and to a very limited extent urea, through sweating.
• Synthesis of vitamin D when exposed to sunshine.

Answer 2

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