Integumentary System

Front

Function of the Integumentary System: regulates the t________ of the body

Back

temperature

Front

What are the structures of the integumentary system?

Back

skin, hair, nails, and glands

Front

Function of the Integumentary System: pr_____s the body from the outside world

Back

protects

Front

What happens when you get cold?

Back

Blood vessels narrow and goosebumps form

Front

What is the inner-most layer of the skin that insulates body temperature and stores energy?

Back

fatty layer/hypodermis

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

epidermis

Front

What is the function of hair in the integumentary system?

Back

Provides protection and helps regulate body temperature.

Front

What role do sweat glands play in the integumentary system?

Back

They help regulate body temperature by producing sweat.

Front

What is the dermis?

Back

The middle layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.

Front

How does the integumentary system help in sensation?

Back

It contains sensory receptors that detect touch, temperature, and pain.