By covering the whole body surface, the skin acts as a protective barrier and plays a role in

A. respiration.
B. circulation.
C. digestion.
D. excretion.
E. immunity.


E

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The motor division is also called the ________ system; the sensory division is also called the ________ system.

A. afferent; efferent B. efferent; afferent

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