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Your skin is an important organ of the integumentary system and has several functions. All of the functions below are performed by the skin EXCEPT

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The skin is not used as fuel on the rocket Apollo 11.

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All of the functions mentioned are performed by the skin except D) works with bones to help you move.

The skin is not directly involved in working with bones to facilitate movement. The functions listed in options A, B, and C are correct:

A) The skin plays a role in making vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.

B) The skin helps prevent dehydration by acting as a barrier to water loss.

C) The skin is involved in maintaining body temperature through processes such as sweating and dilation or constriction of blood vessels.

Option D involves the muscular and skeletal systems, which work together for movement, but the skin itself is not directly involved in this aspect.

Complete Question:

Your skin is an important organ and has several functions. All of the functions below are performed by the skin EXCEPT

A) makes vitamin D.

B) prevents-dehydration.

C) maintains body temperature.

D) works with bones to help you move.

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