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Fat present below the skin surface in our body acts as a barrier against – |
| A. | loss of heat from the body |
| B. | loss of essential body fluids |
| C. | loss of salt from the body |
| D. | entry of harmful micro-organisms from the environment |
| Answer» A. loss of heat from the body | |
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Explanation: A layer of body fat acts as an insulator and traps heat. The subcutis is the deepest layer of skin. The subcutis, consisting of a network of collagen and fat cells, helps conserve the body's heat and protects the body from injury by acting as a "shock absorber. |
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