Layers of skin
This outermost layer of the skin provides waterproof protection.
What is the epidermis?
This protein makes up hair and nails.
What is keratin?
These glands help cool the body by producing sweat.
What are sweat glands (sudoriferous glands)?
This layer contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
What is the dermis?
This tiny muscle attached to a hair follicle causes “goosebumps.”
What is the arrector pili muscle?
These glands produce oil that keeps skin and hair moisturized.
What are sebaceous glands
This deepest layer of skin is mainly made of fat and connective tissue and helps insulate the body.
What is the hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)
This part of the hair, located beneath the skin, is responsible for hair growth.
What is the hair root (or hair bulb)?
This type of sweat gland is mainly found in the armpits and groin and becomes active during puberty.
What are apocrine glands.