Layers of the skin
What is the outermost layer of the skin ?
Epidermis
What structure produces hair ?
Hair follicle
Which glands produce sweat ?
sweat
What layer is located under the epidermis ?
Dermis
What protein makes up hair and nails ?
Keratin
What pigment gives skin its color ?
melanin
What is the deepest layer called that contains fat ?
Hypodermis
What part of the nails is the visible hard portion ?
Nail plate
What cells produce melanin ?
melanocytes
Which layer contains blood vessels and nerves ?
Dermis
What is the growth area of the nail called ?
Nail matrix
What is the main function of sweat ?
regulate body temperature
Which layer contains keratinocytes that produce keratin ?
Epidermis
What muscle causes goosebumps ?
Arrector pili muscle
Which glands produce oil ?
sebaceous glands