Module 6: Integumentary and Endocrine Systems

Melanocytes

A group of pigments called melanin are produced by

ceruminous

A substance that helps protect the external ear canal from pathogens and physical damage is secreted from the ____ glands

sudoriferous glands

Also called sweat glands, ____ are distributed throughout the skin

sebaceous

An oily substance that helps keep the skin soft and moist and prevents hair from becoming too brittle is secreted by ___ glands

Melanin

Certain pigments called ____ are yellow, brown, black, or rust in color. They combine to form all of the varieties of human hair color.

sebaceous

Except on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, ___ glands can be found everywhere in the skin.

ceruminous

Found in the external ear canal, ____ glands are modified sweat glands.

Keratinocytes

Keratin is produced by

mammary

Milk is produced for offspring in the ___ glands

melanin

Skin color, eye color, and hair color are determined by

ARRECTOR PILI

The hair follicle has a small muscle, the ____ muscle, which anchors it to the nearby dermal tissue.

Hormones

The main factors affecting hair growth are genetics, sex, age, and

Stratum granulosum

The stratum spinosum is found below which layer?

sudoriferous

Thermoregulation relies on appropriately functioning ____ glands

Epidermis

Which of the following is the most superficial layer of skin?