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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
The epidermis is highly thickened in:
How does our skin provide protection to our body against the following?
Excessive loss of heat in severe cold ____________
How does our skin provide protection to our body against the following?
Entry of harmful ultra-violet rays ____________
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 milk secreting glands.
Name the following: Gland which secretes wax.
Name the following: The colour of the skin is due to.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
Beneath the dermis is a layer of ______.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Skin area is about 2 square metres.
Choose the correct answer:
Sweat glands are situated in
