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What are the 7 functions of the skin
What is Is a covering for the underlying, deeper tissues, protecting from dehydration, injury, and germ invasion
2.Regulates body temperature by controlling the amount of heat loss
3.Skin helps manufacture vitamin D.
4.Site of nerve endings 5. Temporary storage of fat, glucose, water, and salts (ex. NaCl)
6. Screens UV radiation
7. Absorb certain chemical substances, such as drugs for treating rashes.