Layers of skin
This is the outermost layer of the skin made of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
What is epidermis
This structure anchors the hair into the skin.
what is hair follicle
These glands produce sweat for thermoregulation and are found all over the body.
What are eccrine sweat glands?
This layer contains blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles.
what is dermis?
This muscle causes “goosebumps” when it contracts.
What is the arrector pili muscle?
These glands are found in the axillary and groin regions and become active at puberty.
What are apocrine glands?
This layer is mostly adipose tissue and helps with insulation and shock absorption.
what is subcutaneous
This part of the hair contains actively dividing cells responsible for hair growth.
what is the hair matrix?
This vitamin is produced when the skin is exposed to UV light.
What is vitamin D