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?