Which of the following functions of the integumentary system is NOT correctly matched with an example?
A) sensation - pain, heat, cold, and pressure receptors in the skin
B) temperature regulation - radiation and convection of heat from blood flowing in the dermis
C) excretion - hydrogen ions are moved from the skin into the urine
D) vitamin D production - active vitamin D is produced from a precursor molecule
E) All of these are correctly matched.

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Excretion is the process of eliminating waste products from the body, and while the skin does excrete some substances such as sweat and small amounts of waste products, it does not excrete hydrogen ions into the urine. That is primarily done by the kidneys.

Which of the Following Functions of the Integumentary System Is