Question
What is a function of the integumentary system? (1 point)
• breaks down chemical bonds in food
• absorbs water
• forms blood clots
grows new tissue
• breaks down chemical bonds in food
• absorbs water
• forms blood clots
grows new tissue
Answers
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The correct function of the integumentary system from the options provided is **absorbs water**. The integumentary system, which includes the skin and its appendages, plays a role in regulating water loss and can help with water absorption to some extent, especially through the outer layer of the skin.
The other options are functions associated with different systems:
- Breaking down chemical bonds in food is a function of the digestive system.
- Forming blood clots is primarily a function of the circulatory system (specifically involving platelets and clotting factors).
- Growing new tissue is a function of the body's healing and regenerative processes, which can involve multiple systems but is not a primary function of the integumentary system.
The other options are functions associated with different systems:
- Breaking down chemical bonds in food is a function of the digestive system.
- Forming blood clots is primarily a function of the circulatory system (specifically involving platelets and clotting factors).
- Growing new tissue is a function of the body's healing and regenerative processes, which can involve multiple systems but is not a primary function of the integumentary system.