13.3 - Functions of the Skin
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Practice Questions
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What does skin protect us from?
💡 Hint: Think of things that could harm your body.
What do sweat glands help with?
💡 Hint: Consider how we feel when it's hot outside.
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What is one function of the skin?
💡 Hint: Think about how the skin protects our body.
True or False: The skin does not help with temperature regulation.
💡 Hint: Remember how you feel when exercising.
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Explain how the multi-functional role of skin affects overall health and well-being. Include examples of how failing to maintain healthy skin could lead to various health issues.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of infections, temperature control, and vitamin synthesis.
Design an experiment to demonstrate how sweat production can affect body temperature during exercise. Describe the method, what you would measure, and anticipated results.
💡 Hint: Think about how body adaptation works during physical activity.
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