All of the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT:
A. covering the body and regulating body temperature.
B. storing fat and vitamins and eliminating water and salts.
C. providing sensory perceptions to keep us aware of environmental changes.
D. keeping germs away from organs and blood vessels.
Answer: D
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