which term does not belong?

Question

1. stratum corneum, nails, hair, stratum basale

2. radiation, absorption, conduction, evaporation

i know radiation and evaporation are similar since both are 2 ways skin help get rid of body heat so it's either absorption or conduction, i think.

thanks for the help.

Answer 1

1. It's "nails" which is not a part of the skin.
2. I think that you are right and "absorption" is not a way for the skin to get rid of its heat (cool off).

Answer 2

1. stratum basale since the rest are exposed parts of the skin and are involved in protecting the organism
2. absorption. it's not a function of the skin.