Question

What are the ways in which the skin protects our body from various external factors?

Answer 1

The primary function of the skin is protecting body against external factors. The skin performs its function as a protective layer in the following ways:

1. It provides protection to the underlying tissues from mechanical damage.
2. It prevents excessive loss of water and regulates the body fluids.
3. It prevents the entry of disease causing germs into the body.
4. It protects the body against harmful UV rays generally from the sunlight.