skin has many important functions. Which of the following is excretory in nature? * It acts as a barrier preventing the entry of disease-causing microorganisms into the body. It is the site of sweating which helps remove heat from the body It produces sweat which contains excess water, salts, and small amounts of urea. No answer It has receptors specialized to detect touch, pressure, heat, cold, vibration, and pain.

skin has many important functions. Which of the following is excretory in nature? * It acts as a barrier preventing the entry of disease-causing microorganisms into the body. It is the site of sweating which helps remove heat from the body It produces sweat which contains excess water, salts, and small amounts of urea. No answer It has receptors specialized to detect touch, pressure, heat, cold, vibration, and pain.

Biology 2e

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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter33: The Animal Body: Basic Form And Function

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3VCQ: Figure 33.23 When bacteria are destroyed by leuckocytes, pyrogens are released into the blood....

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