Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the skin?
A) Delivers important information about our environmental conditions to our brains.
B) Gives the body its overall shape, loss of this function can be seen with the drooping of skin with age.
C) Conducts endergonic metabolic chemical reactions using the suns energy to initiate vitamin D synthesis.
D) Holds a portion of the bloods total volume to be shunted (diverted) to other organs when needed.

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The primary functions of the skin include protection, sensation, thermoregulation, and metabolic functions such as vitamin D synthesis. While the skin does contribute to the body's shape, it does not give the body its overall shape; this is more a function of the skeletal system and muscle tissue. The drooping of skin with age is due to changes in the skin's elasticity and connective tissue, not a loss of its function to give the body shape.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Functions