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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.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Given below is a diagrammatic sketch of the vertical section of the human skin.

State one main function of each of the following parts:
Part 2 ___________
Part 3 ___________
Part 4 ___________
Part 9 ___________
Name any one of the above parts which has at least three functions.
Name the following: The colour of the skin is due to.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
The skin is thickest on the ______.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
Human skin has distinctive regions ______.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
Dermis of the skin is derived from ______.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
Milk gland is a modified ______.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Stratum corneum is a layer of epidermis.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Dermis is a thick vascular region of the skin.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Dermis is a thick vascular region of the skin.
Choose the correct answer:
When a person feels cold, the blood vessels
