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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which skin function specifically helps regulate blood sugar and plays an endocrine role according to the mammalian skeleton slides?
Options
A Excretion
B Thermoregulation
C Endocrine regulation — 'plays a role in endocrine regulation to control blood sugar'
Correct Answer
D Immune defense
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The skin plays a role in endocrine regulation to control blood sugar through Vitamin D synthesis and other hormonal functions. This cross-topic detail highlights the skin's role in systemic regulation.

Hint

This function involves hormone-like activities that affect overall metabolism.

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