The diagram below illustrates part of a human skin.

      

The diagram below illustrates part of a human skin.
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a) State the function of each of the part labeled A.
b) State the actions of each of the following parts when the body temperatures fall below the normal.
i) Part B
ii) Part C
c) How does the part labeled D help in osmoregulation.
d) Explain one biological mechanism through which the skin offers protection to the body.

  

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sharon
a) A-secretion of sebum
D- production of sweat rej. Secrete for production
b) i) it contract causing the hair to stand erect trapping air
ii) it vasocontrict reducing the amount of blood flowing next to the skin.
c) Addiction /accumulation of dead cells to the hair root.
d) Secretion of sebum which is antiseptic production of melenin
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 09:38


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