Cell Types and Structures
These fat cells are found in the subcutaneous layer.
What are lipocytes?
This happens to blood vessels in your skin when body temperature rises.
What is vasodilation (they dilate)?
This system includes hair, nails, skin, and glands.
What is the integumentary system?
These cells produce collagen and are important in wound healing.
What are fibroblasts?
This process helps cool the body through evaporation.
What is sweating?
This is what happens when body temperature goes up and helps you to cool down.
What is vasodilation and increased sweating?
Epidermal cells receive nutrients from blood vessels located in this layer.
What is the dermis?
When you're cold, this muscle action causes goosebumps.
What are arrector pilli muscle contraction?
These are scattered throughout the dermis and associated with sensory receptors.
What are nerve fibers?
This layer of skin lacks blood vessels completely.
What is the epidermis?
These are two responses that help warm you up when body temperature goes down.
What are vasoconstriction and decreased sweating?
Dermal blood vessels do this when body temperature rises
What is constrict (vasoconstrict)?
Major blood vessels that supply skin cells are found in this layer.
What is the subcutaneous layer?
This layer of skin acts as insulation to help maintain body temperature.
These are the four main functions of the integumentary system.
What are protection, temperature regulation, sensation, and synthesis of Vitamin D?