While hiking in the woods, Alex accidentally brushes against…
While hiking in the woods, Alex accidentally brushes against a thorn bush and gets a deep scratch on his forearm. Within minutes, the area becomes red, swollen, and warm to the touch. Later, a scab begins to form over the wound. Which function of the integumentary system is primarily at work in this situation? A. Sensory receptionB. Temperature regulationC. Protection and healingD. Vitamin D synthesis