Question

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.

Explanation:

The skin has sensory receptors (delivers environmental info to brain), synthesizes vitamin D (endergonic reaction using sun’s energy), and has a role in blood volume distribution (holds blood volume for shunting). However, giving the body its overall shape is mainly due to the skeletal system. Skin sagging with age is more about loss of elasticity (collagen/elastin changes) rather than skin providing the body’s shape.

Answer:

Gives the body its overall shape, loss of this function can be seen with the drooping of skin with age.