VII. Match a function a-k with its mechanism 1-10 (one of these 82
IX. Guess
these me
а
collagen and elastin in the
SM
1
b conversion of subcutaneou
s
e
mechanisms has three functions).
Function
Mechanism
protection against water
loss
dermis
(d)
2 protection against micro-
organisms 1
fat
screen from UV rayst
с
erection of hairs
14 shield against mechanical d greasy horny layer (1)
abrasion
5 monitoring of the envi nerve endings in the dermi
ronment
3
ne
e
S
6
formation of vitamin D
f epidermal melanin