integumentary

Front

What holds the cells together in the epidermis?

Back

Lipids

Front

Is the integumentary system part of the excretory system because waste is released in our sweat?

Back

True

Front

Is skin an organ?

Back

True

Front

What fibers make skin both stretchy and resilient?

Back

Collagen and Elastin

Front

What is the thickest layer of the skin?

Back

Dermis

Front

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

Back

To protect the body from external damage and regulate temperature.

Front

What pigment gives skin its color?

Back

Melanin

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Back

To produce sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin.

Front

What type of tissue is the dermis primarily made of?

Back

Connective tissue