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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in your words.
What are the functions of your skin?
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उत्तर
The most important functions of the skin are:
- The skin protects the body against mechanical harm, UV radiation, disease-causing microorganisms, and desiccation.
- The skin regulates body temperature.
- The skin includes a large number of sensory receptors that aid in perception of the environment.
- The skin also contributes to the synthesis of vitamins such as Vitamin D.
- Evaporation aids in the removal of surplus water and salt from the skin.
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Name the following: The milk secreting glands.
Name the following: Gland which secretes wax.
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Milk gland is a modified ______.
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Skin area is about 2 square metres.
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Dermis is a thick vascular region of the skin.
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Meibomian glands are modified sweat glands.
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Horny layer is also called as
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Sweat glands are situated in
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When a person feels cold, the blood vessels
