What functions does the skin provide?

Answer 1

The skin:

1. Helps to maintain body temperature by perspiring when it gets too hot.
2. Offers protection by forming a physical barrier that protects the underlying tissue from mechanical damage, bacteria, dehydration and UV radiation.
3. Excretes small amounts of excess water and salts through sweat.
4. Allows for the perception of stimulus by containing a number of nerve endings.
5. Synthesizes vitamin D

Answer 2

The skin functions as a protective barrier, guarding the body against physical injury, UV radiation, and harmful microorganisms. It also regulates body temperature, prevents dehydration by retaining moisture, and houses sensory receptors that allow us to perceive touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. Additionally, the skin plays a role in vitamin D synthesis when exposed to sunlight.

Answer 3

already answered. type in the above box, What are four protective functions of the skin?

Answer 4

Protection, thermoregulation, absorption & secretion and perception (touch)

Answer 5

The four functions of the skin are

1. Mechanical barrier for infections

2. Sensataion/touch

3. Tempature regulaion

4. Excretion: Waste,Salt,Sweat etc.

Answer 6

One of the five major functions of the skin is sensory response. There are special types of cells located on the skin that help relay information to the brain.

Answer 7

to protect our bodies, keep them isolated (also to regulate heat with sweat glandes/pores), to store nerves and blood and hair, and to general keep our insides from falling out.

Answer 8

Sweat gland,oil gland,and hair follicle.