Which of the following is not a function of skin?

Releasing sweat to regulate the body temperature

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Functioning as a sensory organ

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Giving shape to the body

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Synthesising vitamin D

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Solution

The correct option is C
Giving shape to the body

$∙$ Skin forms the outer covering of the body. The functions of the skin are:
(i) Providing protection.
(ii) Releasing sweat to regulate body temperature.
(iii) Functioning as a sensory organ.
(iv) Synthesising vitamin D.
$∙$ The bones give shape to the body.

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