The skin repairs surface wounds by:
a. exaggerating cell replacement.
b. excreting lactic acid.
c. producing vitamins.
d. providing a mechanical barrier.
A
The skin's tissue cells have a rapid rate of turnover and constant renewal, thereby enabling the skin to repair damaged surfaces.
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