Layers of the Skin
The outermost layer of the skin
What is the epidermis?
The tube-like structure in the skin where hair begins to grow
What is the Hair Follicle?
This oily substance is secreted by sebaceous glands to lubricate the skin and hair
What is Sebum?
Layer that lies beneath the epidermis and contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.
What is the dermis?
Small muscle that attaches to the hair follicle and causes "goosebumps" when contracted
What is the Arrector Pili muscle?
A specific type of sweat gland that is located in the ear canal and produces earwax
What are Ceruminous glands?
Deepest layer of the skin is primarily composed of adipose tissue and insulates the body.
What is the hypodermis (or subcutaneous layer)?
This type of gland produces an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair
What are sebaceous glands?
This condition, caused by a lack of melanin production, results in patches of skin losing their pigment
What is vitiligo?