Which of the Following is Considered a Function of the Skin

Question

Which of the following is considered a function of the skin?
A)regulation of body temperature
B)prevention of fluid loss
C)synthesis of vitamin D
D)produces cytokines
E)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are functions of the skin. The skin helps regulate body temperature through sweating, prevents fluid loss by forming a barrier against the external environment, synthesizes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, and produces cytokines as a response to inflammation or infection.