List the major layers of the skin, from superficial to deep
Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
The uncontrolled growth of melanocytes
melanoma
The Integumentary System includes hair, skin, and what other keratin based structures?
Nails
The most superficial layer of the epidermis
stratum corneum
The bottom layer of the epidermis
Stratum basale.
The subcutaneous layer is another name for which layer?
hypodermis or subdermis
This layer contains oil and sweat glands
dermis
Primary function of the skin
PROTECTION
Keratin
What the subdermis is primarily made of (tissue)
Adipose
How many layers make up the epidermis?
4
The most superficial layer that contains nerve endings
Epidermis
Lighter skin peeps have less of this/these in their skin
Melanin or Melanocytes
Veins and capillaries are found in this layer (most superficial layer that answers the question).
dermis
Sebaceous glands can also be called, this
Oil glands
Epidermis
The process in which the skin is used to regulate the inner environment of the body
Homeostasis
Sebaceous glands are associated with this other integumentary structure
Hair
Where on the body could you find no sweat or oil glands
Soles of your feet
Name two (of the three) layers of the epidermis that have living cells
Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum
This muscle connected to the hair follicle, is under involuntary control
Arrector Pili
The name of type of sweat glands in the inguinal region of the body
Apocrine
Responsible for fingerprints
Dermal Papillae
Primary function of the hypodermis
Insulation or binds skin to underlying organs
Cancer of the pigment producing cells of the skin
Melanoma