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Natasha2012 [34]
3 years ago
10

List 5 functions of the skin and provide 1 detail demonstrating how the skin carries out each function you choose to list.

Medicine
1 answer:
levacccp [35]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

1. Protection of the body against environmental effects like UV radiation.

2. Thermal regulation through vasoconstriction or vasodilation of blood vessels.

3. Sensitivity through nerve endings

4. Synthesis and storage of vitamin D

5. Containment of important body structures and substances.

Explanation:

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