PSI Texas State Board Nail Tech practice exam

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Maturation
Protection
Temperature regulation
Sensory perception

The correct answer is: Maturation

Maturation is not a recognized function of the skin. The skin primarily serves several vital roles, including protection, temperature regulation, and sensory perception. The protective function of the skin acts as a barrier against environmental hazards, such as pathogens and chemicals, helping to prevent infections and damage. Temperature regulation is achieved through processes like sweating and blood flow adjustments, allowing the body to maintain a stable internal temperature despite external changes. Sensory perception is facilitated by various receptors in the skin that respond to touch, pressure, pain, and temperature, providing the body with important information about its surroundings. While the skin undergoes changes as we grow and age, those processes are associated with physiological development rather than a direct function of the skin itself. Therefore, maturation does not accurately describe a function of the skin.