Anatomy 3.2 - The Integumentary system (vocab)

Front

Tough protein in hair and nails for structure.

Back

keratin

Front

Skin pigment that protects from UV rays

Back

melanin

Front

Composed of primarily flattened dead cells:

Back

epidermis

Front

5 layers of epidermis (outer to inner):

Back

corneum, lucidium, granulosum, spinosum, basale

Front

Layer of epidermis found only on palms and soles, providing extra protection.

Back

lucidium

Front

Cells that produce keratin:

Back

keratinocytes

Front

Specialized cells that aid the immune and nervous systems against bacteria.

Back

epidermal dendritic cells.

Front

Touch receptors in the epidermis.

Back

Merkel cells

Front

Layers of the integumentary system (outer to inner):

Back

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

Front

Part of the dermis responsible for fingerprint ridges.

Back

papillary layer