Question 6
State four functions of the human skin. [4 marks]
Observation
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This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good. Many candidates correctly stated functions of the human skin.
The expected answers are as follows:
. FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN SKIN- protection of the body/named examples
- regulates body temperature
- excretion of wastes
- aids formation of vitamin D
- sensitivity/reaction to environment
- absorption
- colour pigmentation (with melanin)