Question

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

• A. Providing grip
• B. Storage of food
• C. Digestion
• D. Excretion

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Digestion

The skin serves various functions in the human body, as listed below:

1. Protection of the various underlying tissues and organs in different ways
2. Sensation by acting as a sense organ for stimuli such as touch, pain, heat, pressure etc.
3. Temperature regulation
4. Storage of reserve food in the form of a layer of fat in specialised cells
5. Excretion in the form of sweat
6. Synthesis of vitamin D on exposure to sunshine
7. Providing efficient grip through the ridges and grooves formed by the skin on the fingers and palms

The skin is not involved in digestion of any kind.