Claim-Based Writing (CER) Directions: Below you will respond to the bellwork prompt. Your assignment should have a heading title, follow APA format, and include references/citations. Read the bellwork question the response should be in complete sentences following the C-E-R format. You should state a clear claim and support your claim with at least two pieces of accurate
scientific evidence and scientific reasoning to form a complete response.

Question/Prompt: The skin is the largest organ making up the human body. While one of its most important roles is to provide protection as the body's first line of defense; it also plays a significant role in maintaining body temperature. State a claim indicating how the skin is a factor in the regulation of body temperature, explain and support the claim using appropriate academic
language, scientific evidence, and scientific reasoning supporting the claim.

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