WorksheetsIntegumentary System Vocab
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integumentary system
Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails; largest organ of the human body.
The outer layer of the skin.
A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.
the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells
Epidermis
The outer layer of the skin.
A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.
Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.
Dermis
A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.
Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.
The outer layer of the skin.
Hypodermis
Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.
A layer tissue underneath the epidermis of the skin which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, sensory receptors, and oil and sweat glands.
The outer layer of the skin.
stratum corneum
the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells
2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles
3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers
4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"
5th and deepest layer of epidermis
stratum lucidum
the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells
2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles
3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers
4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"
5th and deepest layer of epidermis
stratum granulosum
the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells
2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles
3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers
4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"
5th and deepest layer of epidermis
stratum spinosum
the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells
2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles
3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers
4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"
5th and deepest layer of epidermis
stratum basale
the most superficial layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells
2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles
3rd layer of the epidermis that marks the transition between the deeper layers and the dead cells of the top layers
4th layer of the epidermis that provides strength and flexibility to the skin; "the spiny layer"
5th and deepest layer of epidermis
Melanin
A pigment that gives the skin, hair and eyes color and helps protect the body from harmful UV radiation that causes skin cancer.
Spidery black cells that produce the brown-to-black pigment called melanin.
Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture
Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system
Melanocytes
Spidery black cells that produce the brown-to-black pigment called melanin.
Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture
Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
Merkle cells
Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture
Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.
Langerhans cells
Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.
Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture
Keratin
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
Epidermal cells that help activate the immune system
A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.
found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum
Hair follicle
A small tubular cavity in skin containing the root of a hair and is attached to oil glands.
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.
found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum
Sebaceous Glands
found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum
The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.
Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.
"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation
Sebum
The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.
Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.
"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation
found in the dermis, secrete the oil sebum
Apocrine sweat glands
Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.
"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation
The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.
Eccrine sweat glands
"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation
Found in armpits and produces thick, milky sweat; secreted through hair follicles. Responsible for the body odor associated with sweat.
The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.
Arrector pilli. muscle
Muscles attached to hair that makes the hair on a person's arm stand up to keep them warm
"Regular" sweat glands that have their own pore and play a role in thermoregulation
The product of sebaceous glands. It is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells that acts as a lubricant to keep the skin soft and moist.
Sensory cells that respond to deep pressure and texture
Adipose tissue
Fat tissue that insulates the body and provides protection
Muscle that attaches to hair
2nd layer of the epidermis found only in the thick skin of the fingers, palms, and soles
Also called a subcutaneous layer; this layer of fat is located under the dermis of the skin and helps to insulate the body and protects underlying muscles and blood vessels.
1st degree burn
burns through the epidermis
burns through the epidermis and dermis
burns through all layers of skin
2nd degree burn
burns through the epidermis
burns through the epidermis and dermis
burns through all layers of skin
3rd degree burn
burns through the epidermis
burns through the epidermis and dermis
burns through all layers of skin
