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List five of the eight main functions of the skin. Choose the five which you think are the most important.

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Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances.

Prevents loss of moisture.

Reduces harmful effects of UV radiation.

Acts as a sensory organ (touch, detects temperature).

Helps regulate temperature.

An immune organ to detect infections etc.

Production of vitamin D.

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