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Standard VI
Biology
Structure of the Skin
Give 5 Functi...
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Give 5 Functions of the skin.
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Skin:
The outermost covering of our body is known as the skin.
It is present from the tip to the bottom of our body.
Functions of the skin:
The primary function of the skin is protection. It protects us from harmful UV rays, dehydration, and entry of pathogens.
It prevents us from mechanical shocks.
It is a sense organ that feels the sensations like pain, touch, heat, etc.
It regulates body temperature.
Adipose cells, present beneath the skin, are the storehouse of fats.
It secretes waste from the body in the form of sweat.
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