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Skin - "The Jack of All Trades" — Question 6

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Question 6

State any two functions of the mammalian skin other than those concerned with heat regulation.

Answer

The two functions of the mammalian skin are-

  1. The primary function of skin is to provide protection through four different means:
    1. Mechanical shocks.
    2. Prevention of excessive water loss.
    3. Prevents entry of diseases.
    4. Protects the body against excess ultraviolet light.
  2. The skin stores reserve food in the form of a layer of fat contained in special cells.