function of skin Flashcards
1
Q
Function of sweat glands
A
produces sweat that is watery and helps maintain body temp.
2
Q
sebaceous (suh-bay-shuhs) gland
A
located in dermal layer produces sebum an oily secretion that lubricates the skin and hair (oily hair, acne prone skin)
3
Q
sensation
A
receives pain, touch, temperature, and pressure
4
Q
thermoregulation
A
sends messages from heat to center of brain
5
Q
what glands are subjected to bacterial growth?
A
sweat and sebaceous glands
6
Q
eccrine sweat glands are found in what areas of body? most of the time
A
palm, under the sole
7
Q
apocrine sweat glands are found in what areas of body? most of the time
A
near reproductive organs, armpits
