Which of the Following is Not a Function of the Skin

Question

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
A)Defense against disease organisms
B)Synthesis of vitamin E
C)Regulation of body temperature
D)Excretion of water and salts

Accepted Answer

The skin is not capable of synthesizing vitamin E, but it does have several other functions including defense against disease organisms, regulation of body temperature, and excretion of water and salts.