What is a function of the integumentary system?(1 point)

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grows new tissue
grows new tissue

absorbs water
absorbs water

forms blood clots
forms blood clots

breaks down chemical bonds in food

Answer 1

None of the above options are functions of the integumentary system. The correct function of the integumentary system is to protect the body from external threats such as pathogens, UV radiation, and physical injury, regulate body temperature, excrete waste through sweat glands, and provide sensory information through receptors for touch, temperature, and pain.