Integumentary system Flashcards
what are the sweat glands associated with
homeostasis and thermoregulation
what is sebum
an oil that waterproofs the skin
what manufactures vitamin D
the skin
what are the layers of the skin
epidermis, dermis, and a subcutaneous fat layer
what is the deepest portion os the epidermis
the stratum basale (continually undergoing division)
what is keratin
a waxy protein that waterproofs the skin
what does the dermis contain
blood vessels, sensory receptors, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands
where are sebsceous glands located
hair follicles ( holocrine gland)
what type of gland are sweat glands
eccrine or apocrine
where are apocrine glands located
armpits groin, pals and soles of feet
when do apogrine glands start secretion -
during stress or anxiety
when do eccrine glands secret
part of the bodys thermoregulation
