Integumentary System

Front

What pigment is responsible for skin color?

Back

Melanin

Front

Which sweat gland produces 'stinky' sweat?

Back

Apocrine gland

Front

What type of epithelium is the epidermis composed of?

Back

Stratified squamous epithelium

Front

What is the vascular layer of the skin called?

Back

Dermis

Front

What is one function of the integumentary system?

Back

It converts cholesterol to vitamin D.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What type of gland is responsible for producing oil in the skin?

Back

Sebaceous gland

Front

What is the primary function of the dermis?

Back

To provide strength and elasticity to the skin.

Front

What is the role of keratin in the skin?

Back

To provide waterproofing and protection.

Front

What layer of skin contains fat and connective tissue?

Back

Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)