Question 20
Sense OrgansThe human skin is regarded as a sense organ because it
- A.separates the body from the outside world
- B.protects the body from cold and heat
- C.regulates the water content of the body
- D.has an outer layer of dead cells
- E.has nerve endings
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (has nerve endings)
Explanation
The skin contains nerve endings (receptors) for touch, pain, pressure, heat and cold.