* Protection: Skin is a barrier against bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances.
* Regulation of temperature: Skin helps to regulate body temperature through sweating and blood flow.
* Sensation: Skin contains sensory receptors that allow us to feel touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold.
* Excretion: Skin helps to excrete waste products through sweat glands.
* Vitamin D synthesis: Skin produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
Let's consider some options that are NOT functions of human skin:
* Digestion
* Respiration
* Blood filtration
Let me know if you need more clarification!