Question 1
The arrector pili muscle's predominate, useful function in humans is to ________.
◦ stimulate faster hair growth
◦ provide warmth by making the hair stand on end
◦ prevent germs from entering the hair shaft
◦ assist in the release sebum from nearby sebaceous glands
Question 2
Which of the following is not one of the functions of the skin?
◦ Delivers important information about our environmental conditions to our brains.
◦ Gives the body its overall shape, loss of this function can be seen with the drooping of skin with age.
◦ Conducts endergonic metabolic chemical reactions using the suns energy to initiate vitamin D synthesis.
◦ Holds a portion of the bloods total volume to be shunted (diverted) to other organs when needed.