The first and MOST important function of the skin is:
a. to serve as a barrier to keep essential sub-stances inside the body
b. to cushion internal organs
c. to maintain normal body temperature
d. to protect and serve as a barrier against mi-croorganisms and other substances
D
The first and most important function of the skin is protection. As long as the skin is intact and healthy, it is a barrier against microorganisms and numerous substances that could be harmful to the individual. The skin is also a barrier to keep essential substances such as water and electrolytes inside the body. Another function of skin is to cushion internal organs.
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