Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
Epithelial layer
A
Protection
2
Q
Keratin
A
Hair, nails
3
Q
3 major skin regions
A
Epidermis- superficial
Dermis- middle
Hydrodermis- subcutaneous layer deep in the skin, contains a deal of adipose tissue
4
Q
Hair function
A
Alerts the body of insects
Guards the scalp
5
Q
Alopecia
A
Loss of hair faster than growth
6
Q
Two types of sweat glands
A
Eccrine- soles, palms, forehead
Apocrine- ducts connect to hair follicles, functional from puberty
7
Q
Explain the 3 protection roles of integumentary system
A
Chemical, physical/mechanical, biological barriers
8
Q
Epidermis
A
Skin
