Integumentary System Review

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands?

Back

Dermis

Front

What is the layer of skin that lies beneath the dermis and contains fat and connective tissue?

Back

Hypodermis

Front

What is the term for hair loss that can occur due to various factors?

Back

Alopecia

Front

What is the biopsy procedure that uses a hollow needle to remove a core sample of tissue?

Back

Needle biopsy

Front

What prefix refers to fungus?

Back

myc/o

Front

What is the term for the skin's ability to protect against pathogens?

Back

Barrier function

Front

What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?

Back

Regulate body temperature through perspiration.

Front

What is the term for the pigment that gives skin its color?

Back

Melanin

Front

What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Back

Produce oil (sebum) to lubricate and protect the skin.