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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Anatomy and Physiology

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All of the following are major purposes of the skin except one. Which of the following is not a major purpose of the skin?
  1. Regulate body temperature
  2. Sense heat, cold, touch, pain, and pressure
  3. Protect the body from toxins
  4. Regulate body fluids
  5. Regulate oxygen flow to cells
Explanation
Answer: E - All of the choices above are purposes of the skin except regulating oxygen flow to cells, which is primarily the job of the circulatory system (also known as the cardiovascular system). As a medical responder, you should be able to interpret the possible meanings of various skin characteristics, including skin color, moisture, and temperature. Changes in the characteristics of a patient’s skin can indicate a variety of possible conditions from minor to very serious, such as shock.
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