Textbook Question
From what types of damage does the skin protect the body?
5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a function of the skin?
A
Production of red blood cells
B
Conduction of nerve impulses
C
Absorption of nutrients
D
Protection against environmental hazards
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the primary functions of the skin in the human body. The skin is the largest organ and serves several critical roles.
Recognize that the skin acts as a barrier to protect the body from environmental hazards such as pathogens, chemicals, and physical injuries.
Identify that the production of red blood cells occurs in the bone marrow, not the skin. This is a function of the hematopoietic system.
Note that conduction of nerve impulses is primarily a function of the nervous system, involving neurons and nerve fibers, not the skin.
Understand that absorption of nutrients is mainly a function of the digestive system, particularly the intestines, rather than the skin.
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