Layers
Name the 3 major layers.
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis/Sub Q
What is protein is it composed of
Keratin
What do keratinocytes produce?
Keratin
Name 2 things found in the dermis.
Hair follicles, blood vessels, nerve fibers, or glands
What is the first line of defense?
The skin
Whuch is the superfical layer
Epidermis
What pigment do melanocytes produce
Melanin
What do melanocytes produce
Melatin
What produces sebum?
Sebaceous glands
What helps cool the body
Sweat
What is the deepest layer
Hypodermis
Stratum Basale
What do merkel cells contain
What does sebum do?
Keeps the skin soft and flexible
What vitamin can the system synthesize
Vitamin D
Put the 3 layers in order
Epidermis dermis hypodermis
What is the thickest layer of the epidermis
Stratum Corneum
what do Langerhans cells help with
aid in immunity within the skin
How do sudoriferous glands help regulate temperature?
Produces sweat that cools the body
Name 4 functions of the integumentary system.
First line of defense, homeostasis, cooling system, synthesis of Vitamin D