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Layers
Vocabulary
Problems
Functions
Identify
100
This is the thickest layer of skin.
What is the dermis?
100
This is a pigment in your skin that protects it from UV.
What is melanin?
100
This is a burning/swollen patch of flaky skin more common in children that may be caused by changes in hormones, stress, or environment.
What is eczema?
100
Vitamin produced by your skin
What is Vitamin D?
100
This releases waste & moisture onto the surface of the skin that also aids in reducing body temperature.
What are sweat glands?
200
This is the bottom layer of skin.
What is the fatty layer or hypodermis?
200
This is another name for an abrasion.
What is a scrape?
200
This skin problem is common in teens due to hormonal changes and can cause blackheads, whiteheads, and pustules.
What is acne?
200
Because your skin rids the body of waste it is known as this kind of organ.
What is excretory?
200
This releases conditioners for hair and skin onto the surface of the skin.
What are oil glands?
300
This is the thinnest layer of skin.
What is the epidermis?
300
This is another name for a cut.
What is a laceration?
300
This kind of burn chars skin down to the deep dermis or hypodermis and is high risk for death or infection.
What is third degree?
300
Your skin is the first line of defense against these two invaders.
What are bacteria & viruses?
300
What is another word for oil gland?
What is sebaceous gland
400
This layer of skin contains structures such as hair follicles, oil glands, and sweat glands.
What is the dermis?
400
This is another name for a contusion.
What is a bruise?
400
This level of burn usually reddens the skin, but can usually be treated easily with lotions or cool packs.
What is first degree?
400
Your skin reduces body temperature by doing this.
What is sweating?
400
This word means opening in the skin.
What is pore?
500
This layer of skin is covered in pores.
What is the epidermis?
500
The integumentary system includes hair, nails, and this structure?
What is skin?
500
They type of vessel most likely injured with minor lacerations, abrasions, and contusions.
What are capillaries?
500
Your skin increases body heat by tightening muscles surrounding hairs and causing these to appear on skin.
What are goosebumps or cutis anserina?
500
This sheath contains the hair & is usually attached to an oil gland.
What is hair follicle?