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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
What is "goose-flesh"?
Name the following: Outermost nonliving layer of the epidermis.
Name the following: Gland which secretes wax.
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:
Beneath the dermis is a layer of ______.
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.
Mention whether the following statement is true or false:
Meibomian glands are modified sweat glands.
Choose the correct answer:
Innermost layer of epidermis is called
Choose the correct answer:
Horny layer is also called as
