Integumentary System Flashcard

Front

What is the site of nail growth called?

Back

Nail matrix

Front

Which structures are NOT associated with hair?

Back

Merocrine Glands

Front

What muscle is responsible for causing goosebumps?

Back

Arrector Pili

Front

What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

Back

Cuticle

Front

What type of cells rub off your skin every day?

Back

Keratinocytes

Front

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

Back

To protect the body from external damage and regulate temperature.

Front

What are the two main types of sweat glands?

Back

Eccrine and Apocrine glands.

Front

What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Back

To secrete sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin.

Front

What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?

Back

To produce melanin, which gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation.

Front

What is the difference between thick skin and thin skin?

Back

Thick skin has a thicker epidermis and is found on the palms and soles, while thin skin covers most of the body.