Intro to Integumentary System

Front

Function of the integumentary system?

Back

All of the above (Retain water, Protect body from invading pathogens, Retain or disperse body heat)

Front

What is the layer of skin visible to the eye?

Back

Epidermis

Front

This layer of the skin is made almost entirely out of dead skin cells.

Back

Epidermis

Front

Which layer of the skin contains larger blood vessels and adipose (fat storage)?

Back

Hypodermis

Front

Which layer of skin is the thickest?

Back

Dermis

Front

Identify the cell responsible for creating the colored pigment melanin. Options: Keratinocyte, Stem Cell, Melanocyte, Follicle

Back

Melanocyte

Front

Identify the cell responsible for creating the waterproofing protein, keratin. Options: Keratinocyte, Stem Cell, Melanocyte, Follicle

Back

Keratinocyte

Front

Outer layer of skin about as thick as a sheet of paper.

Back

epidermis

Front

What is another name for the hypodermis?

Back

subcutaneous layer

Front

A physician who treats a variety of conditions related to skin, hair, and nails.

Back

Dermatologist