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    Question: why do we have skin

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    Asked by 242bdya26 to Katie, Theresia on 18 Nov 2014.
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      Theresia Mina answered on 18 Nov 2014:


      That is to help maintaining body temperature, which is important for the rest of the organs. Skin is also the first barrier to germs. I think our skin is quite thin as compared to other mammals, it is definitely not made to withstand animal’s fangs!

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