ch6: integumentary systems

Question 1

skin

Answer 1

responsible for protection, sensation, excretion, and vitamin d production

Question 2

hair follicles

Answer 2

generate hair

Question 3

sebaceous (oil) glands

Answer 3

produce sebum to keep skin and hair soft and prevent bacteria from growing on the skin

Question 4

fingernails and toenails

Answer 4

protect the ends of fingers and toes

Question 5

sudoriferous (sweat) glands

Answer 5

produce sweat to aid in cooling the body

Question 6

epidermis layer

Answer 6

outermost layer of tissue

Question 7

dermis layer

Answer 7

thick layer beneath the dermis that contains arteries, veins, and nerves

Question 8

subcutaneous layer

Answer 8

loose, connective tissue composed of adipose tissue and lipocytes