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Explanation / Answer

Functions of integumentary

Answer:

No exceptions, All are functions of skin

Temperature regulation

Explanation:

Maintains normal body temperature by conduction

Convection: transfer the heat to air

Transferring the temperature by touching

Evaporation: sweating

Synthesis of Cholecalciferol

Explanation:

Vitamin D3 is synthesized by skin when exposure to ultra violates rays and prevents Rickets disease

Protection

Explanation:

Protects underlying tissues and organs from injuries

Acts as a first line of defense against Pathogens by having normal bacterial flora such as gram-positive and gram negative staphylococci, pseudomonas and streptococcus

Water loss prevention

Explanation:

Protect the water loss irrespective of environmental change by controlling sweat.