Terms 376/377 Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
Skin
A
cutane/o, dermat/o, derm/o
- Intact skin is the first line of defense for the immune system. Skin waterproofs the body and is the major receptor for the sense of touch.
2
Q
Sebaceous Glands
A
seb/o
Secrete sebum (oil) to lubricate the skin and discourage the growth of bacteria on the skin.
3
Q
Sweat Glands
A
hidr/o
Secrete sweat to regulate body temperature and water content, and these glands excrete some metabolic waste.
4
Q
Hair
A
pil/i, pil/o
Aids in controlling the loss of body heat.
5
Q
Nails
A
onych/o, ungu/o
Protect the dorsal surface of the last bone of each finger and toe.
6
Q
Cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o
A
skin
7
Q
hidr/o
A
sweat
8
Q
hirsut/o
A
hairy, rough
9
Q
kerat/o
A
horny, hard
10
Q
lip/o
A
fat, lipid
11
Q
melan/o
A
black, dark
12
Q
myc/o
A
fungus
13
Q
onych/o
A
fingernail or toenail
14
Q
py/o
A
pus
15
Q
rhytid/o
A
wrinkle
