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

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The skin serves many functions including protection against physical, chemical, and microbial damage (A), regulation of body temperature through sweating and blood vessel dilation/constriction (B), sensation through nerve endings for touch, pressure, pain, and temperature (C), and immunological defense through the presence of immune cells and keratinocytes (E). Vitamin C production (D) is not a primary function of the skin.

Which of the Following Are Functions of the Skin? Select