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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
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Protection
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Excretion
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Respiratory gas exchange
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Regulation of body temperature
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The skin is not involved in respiratory gas exchange. This function is primarily performed by the lungs. The skin's main functions include protection from external factors, excretion of sweat and waste products, and regulation of body temperature through sweating and blood vessel constriction or dilation.