Question

State any two functions of the mammalian skin other than those concerned with heat regulation. <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Review Questions - Pg No.134 - SAQ - 1]

Answer 1

The two functions of the mammalian skin other than those concerned with heat regulation are:

• It helps in preventing excessive water loss.
• It helps in protecting the body from excess of ultraviolet light.