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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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What is "goose-flesh"?
An otherwise normal healthy young man started perspiring while it was intensely cold outside. What could have been one reason for it?
How does our skin provide protection to our body against the following?
Entry of harmful ultra-violet rays ____________
Name the following: Outer nonvascular layers of the skin.
Name the following: The milk secreting glands.
Name the following: The colour of the skin is due to.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
Milk gland is a modified ______.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Skin is the largest organ of the body.
Choose the correct answer:
Thickest epidermis is found on
Choose the correct answer:
Sweat glands are situated in
