Skin SciencesQuestion 35 of 100
Which list best describes the major functions of the skin?
a.Circulation, digestion, respiration, and reproduction
b.Protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion, and limited absorption
c.Hormone production, filtration, and blood cell formation
d.Bone support, movement, and mineral storage
Explanation
Skin protects against injury and microorganisms, senses touch and temperature, regulates body heat through blood flow and sweat, excretes waste through perspiration, secretes sebum, and absorbs a limited amount of topically applied material. The other options describe the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, and skeletal systems rather than the integumentary system.
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