Question

The functions of the skin include all of the following EXCEPT:
Group of answer choices

taking in nutrients from digested food


preventing water loss and dehydration


preventing the entry of harmful substances


regulating internal body temperature

Answer 1

The functions of the skin include preventing water loss and dehydration, preventing the entry of harmful substances, and regulating internal body temperature. However, the skin does not take in nutrients from digested food. Therefore, the answer is:

**taking in nutrients from digested food**.