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prisoha [69]
3 years ago
13

"Which of the following is a function of the skin? a. to defend against bacteria b. to protect the body from water gain c. to re

gulate body function d. to absorb small amounts of carbon dioxide"
Biology
2 answers:
34kurt3 years ago
7 0

Answer: The answer is to defend against bacteria

Explanation:

The Skin protects the body against entrance by microbes such as virus, bacteria, fungi etc.

It also protect the skin against mechanical injuries, ultraviolet rays of sunlight and dessication by acting as waterproof - preventing water loss

KIM [24]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

a. to defend against bacteria

Explanation:The skin helps protect the body and various body cells from infection. A break in the continuity of a skin can result into harmful germs,bacteria infection penetrating into the body system. Hence the skin is a protective covering from germs,infection.

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