Integumentary system

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The epidermis is composed of what type of tissue?

Stratified squamous epithelium

Name the five layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep. hint: Can Little Girls Surpass Boys.

1. stratum Corneum 2. stratum Lucidum 3. stratum Granulosum 4. stratum Spinosum 5. stratum Basale

Name three places on the body where hair is NOT found.

1. Palms of hands 2. Glans penis 3. Lips

Name three functions of the integumentary system.

1. regulates body temperature. 2. protects from UV rays. 3. protects from water loss.

The dermis is composed of what type of tissue?

Dense connective tissue

In which layer of the skin (epidermis or dermis) does hair grow?

Epidermis

What is the function of Apocrine Glands?

Found in the armpits, pubic hair, areola around nipples. Produces viscous sweat. Contains pheromones

What is the function of Sebaceous Glands?

Produces sebum. Produces oil - keeps skin from drying up.

What is the function of each of the following glands?

Sebaceous: Produces sebum. produces oil- keeps skin from drying up. Apocrine: Found in the armpits, pubic hair, areola around nipples. produces viscous sweat. contains pheromones. Eccrine: Secrete perspiration to help lower body temperature. Ceruminous:They produce earwax to lubricate and clean the auditory canal.

What is the function of Eccrine Glands?

Secrete perspiration to help lower body temperture.

What is the function of Ceruminous Glands?

They produce earwax to lubricate and clean the auditory canal.

What is sebum?

oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands

What is the function of melanocytes?

protects genetic material by darkening skin.

In what part of the body is the dermis thickest?

the palms of the hands and the soles of feet.


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