Multiple Choice
How does the reproduction of skin cells contribute to the skin's ability to protect the body from invaders?
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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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Which of the following is a vital function of the skin?
A
Digestion of nutrients
B
Production of red blood cells
C
Protection against environmental hazards
D
Conduction of nerve impulses
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Identify the primary functions of the skin in the human body. The skin is part of the integumentary system and serves several key roles.
Understand that the skin acts as a barrier to protect the body from environmental hazards such as pathogens, chemicals, and physical injuries.
Recognize that digestion of nutrients is a function of the digestive system, not the skin.
Acknowledge that the production of red blood cells occurs in the bone marrow, which is part of the skeletal system, not the skin.
Note that conduction of nerve impulses is primarily a function of the nervous system, involving neurons and not the skin. Therefore, the vital function of the skin is its role in protection against environmental hazards.
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