integumentary system review

Front

What pigment is responsible for skin color?

Back

Melanin

Front

What becomes clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria to form a pimple?

Back

Sebaceous Gland

Front

Which part of the integumentary system helps to regulate body temperature?

Back

Sweat Glands

Front

Which layer of skin is replaced approximately every 4 weeks?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What muscle causes hair to stand up?

Back

Arrector pili muscle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

Back

To produce oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin and hair.

Front

What is the role of sweat glands in the integumentary system?

Back

To help cool the body through the evaporation of sweat.

Front

What is the primary function of the dermis layer of skin?

Back

To provide strength and elasticity, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.

Front

What are the two main types of sweat glands?

Back

Eccrine and apocrine sweat glands.