What is one of the functions of the integumentary system, which includes skin and hair?   Provide important minerals to the body   Prevent passive transport   Regulate body temperature   Fight infection

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What is one of the functions of the integumentary system, which includes skin and hair?

 

Provide important minerals to the body

 

Prevent passive transport

 

Regulate body temperature

 

Fight infection
 

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