Ch. 6 Integumentary System

The outermost layer of the skin that contains no blood vessels or nerve cells.

• epidermis
• dermis
• subcutaneous tissue or hypodermis

The outermost layer of the epidermis that constantly sheds. 

• stratum corneum
• stratum germinativum

The innermost layer of the epidermis. This layer replaces new cells to the outermost layer of the epidermis.

• stratum corneum
• stratum germinativum

Sweat glands

• sebaceous 
• sudoriferous

oil glands

• sebaceous
• sudoriferous

This function of the skin serves as a barrier to the UV rays of the sun.  It also holds in moisture to prevent deeper tissues from drying out.

• sensory perception
• body temperature regulation
• protection
• storage

This function of the skin allow the body to respond to pain, pressure, temperature, and sensation.

• production
• sensory perception
• body temperature regulation
•  absorption

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

This function of the skin allows  the body to retain or lose heat.

• body temperature regulation
• storage
• excretion
• absorption

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The skin helps to produce _______________ by using UV rays from the sun.

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K

The integumentary system does not include.. 

• Hair 
• Skin 
• Nails 
• Liver