Question

chapter 5 check your understanding question 7
1 part -- of 1 point
2 tries le
which skin function is not correctly matched with the structure that accounts for that function?
apocrine gland: thermoregulation
keratinocytes: physical barrier
eccrine glands: excretion
tactile corpuscles: cutaneous sensation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Keratinocytes form a physical barrier (correct, as they produce keratin for protection).
• Eccrine glands secrete sweat for excretion (correct, as sweat contains wastes).
• Tactile corpuscles are involved in cutaneous sensation (correct, for touch perception).
• Apocrine glands are not for thermoregulation (eccrine glands are for that; apocrine glands are related to scent/maturation, so this match is incorrect).

Answer:

A. apocrine gland: thermoregulation