_______ Prevents Loss of Fluid So the Cells Do Not

Question

_______ prevents loss of fluid so the cells do not dry out.
A) Skin
B) Melanin
C) Carotene
D) Pigment

Accepted Answer

Skin is the body's first line of defense in preventing the loss of fluid from the body. The outermost layer of the skin, called the stratum corneum, consists of dead skin cells and lipids that act as a barrier to prevent water loss through evaporation.