The skin, the largest human body organ, protects us from heat, light, injury, and infection and does which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Helps regulate body temperature
b. Stores water, vitamin D, and fat
c. Helps to sense pain
d. Prevents the entry of bacteria
A, B, C, D
Skin, the largest human body organ, protects us from heat, light, injury, and infection and serves to (1) help regulate body temperature; (2) store water, vitamin D, and fat; (3) help sense pain and other stimuli; and (4) prevent the entry of bacteria.
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