structure
sweat glands, oil glands, hair, skin, nails
What is the Integumentary system composed of?
Vitamin that is synthesized in the skin
hair loss in both sexes
What is alopecia?
location of keratin production
What are kerotinocytes?
average fat percentage for men
What is 18-24%?
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
What are the 3 layers of skin?
maintains warmth, alerts body of insects on the skin
What are functions of hair?
3 kinds of skin cancer
What are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma?
2 types of glands of skin
What are oil and sweat glands?
Another name for fat
What is adipose?
Accounts for 80% of the skin, provides elasticity, located in the dermis
What is the Reticular Layer?
the thickest skin on the body is found...
What is the palms and soles?
most dangerous form of skin cancer
What is Melanoma?
location of melanin production
What are melanocytes?
2 Types of Hair
What layer makes up 75% of the epidermis?
What is the stratum corneum?
What are functions of Skin?
homeostatic imbalance typically affected teenagers going through puberty
What is acne?
3 pigments for skin color
average fat percentage range for women
What is 25-31%?
Stratum Corneum
What is the top layer of the Epidermis?
skin layer that is avascular
What is the epidermis?
condition caused by overactive sebaceous glands resulting in an overproduction of sebum
What is seborrhea?
produced by sebaceous glands
What is sebum?
ABCD Rule (list)
What is asymmetry, border, color, and diameter?