Cells
These cells produce pigment that gives skin its color.
What are melanocytes?
This function of the skin_______ the body from pathogens, chemicals, and physical injuries.
What is protect?
The outermost layer of the skin
What is the epidermis?
IN PRSVE what does P stand for
Protect
What type of gland produces oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin and hair?
Sebaceous glands
Cells that detect touch, pressure, and vibration.
What are Merkel cells?
The skin helps maintain this by regulating body temperature through sweating
What is thermoregulation?
The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
What is the dermis?
IN PRSVE what does R stand for
Thermoregulate
What type of sweat glands are the most numerous in the body and help regulate body temperature?
Eccrine sweat glands
Immune cells in the skin that help fight infection.
What are Langerhans cells?
The skin produces a pigment that protects against UV radiation.
What is melanin production?
This layer of fat helps insulate the body and absorb shock.
What is the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer?
IN PRSVE what does S stand for
Secrete
Which glands are found mainly in the armpits and groin and become active during puberty?
Apocrine sweat glands
Cells responsible for producing keratin, which makes the skin waterproof.
What are keratinocytes?
Blood vessels do what to aide in thermoregulation?
Constrict and dilate
The layer that contains sweat glands & sebaceous glands.
What is the dermis
IN PRSVE what does V stand for
Vitamin D production
What is the main function of nails?
Protection and support for fingertips and toes
These are the most common cells of the epidermis;
Keratinocytes
Sweat glands help remove small amounts of salts and nitrogenous wastes from the body. This is called what?
What is excretion?
What are the three main layers of the skin? Use suffix dermis
Epidermis, Dermis , Hypodermis
IN PRSVE what does E stand for
Excretion
How does body hair help with sensation?
Hair follicles are connected to nerve endings that sense touch and movement