Integumentary System A

The outermost layer of skin, providing a barrier and protecting underlying tissues.

The epidermis is nourished by blood vessels located in the dermis.

Fat is primarily stored in the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis.

The pink tone is due to hemoglobin, which is found in red blood cells.

The most numerous cells in the epidermis are keratinocytes, not melanocytes.

Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation.

The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.

Dandruff is characterized by excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp.

The hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer, is the layer of fat and connective tissue beneath the dermis.

Hemoglobin contributes to the pinkish hue of the skin, especially in areas with increased blood flow.