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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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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?
Excessive loss of heat in severe cold ____________
Name the following: Outermost nonliving layer of the epidermis.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
The outermost dead layer of epidermis is ______.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
The cytoplasm of uppermost layer of the epidermis is filled with ______.
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
Dermis of the skin is derived from ______.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Skin is the largest organ of the body.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Skin area is about 2 square metres.
Choose the correct answer:
Thickest epidermis is found on
What will happen if there is no melanin pigment in our skin?
