Thermoregulation and Skin Functions
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Which mechanism accounts for most heat loss from a resting person in a cool room?
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What role does the skin play in vitamin D production?
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What makes the skin a barrier against water loss?
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Keratinized cells and lipids in the stratum corneum and stratum granulosum block water from escaping.
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