Which of the following are major functions of the skin? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excretion of wastes
b. Protection
c. Vitamin C synthesis
d. Temperature regulation
e. Prevention of dehydration
ANS: A, B, D, E
Functions of the skin include protection from the environment (pathogenic organisms, foreign substances, natural barrier against infection), temperature regulation, prevention of dehydration, excretion of waste products, and vitamin D synthesis.
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