Which of the following are major functions of the skin? (Select all that apply. )

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The skin has several major functions including excretion of wastes through sweat, protection against environmental hazards, regulation of body temperature through sweat and blood flow, and prevention of dehydration by serving as a barrier to water loss. Vitamin C synthesis is not a function of the skin; instead, vitamin D synthesis is a known function of the skin when exposed to sunlight.

Which of the Following Are Major Functions of the Skin