Integumentary System

Outermost layer of skin

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Corium
• Subcutaneous

Layer that provides for the temporary storage of fat

• Dermis
• Adipose
• Epidermis
• Corium

Layer of the skin that is also known as the true skin

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermal
• Subcutaneous

Another name for the true skin

• Epidermis
• Adipose layer
• Subcutaneous layer
• Corium

First line of defense against invading organisms

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Intact Skin
• Adipose layer

Outermost layer of the epidermis

• Stratum corneum
• Stratum germinativum
• Dermal layer
• Adipose layer

Non-living protein substance found in the outermost epidermal layer

• Keratin
• Cortex
• Medulla
• Adipose tissue

Innermost epidermal layer where skin cells are constantly reproducing

• Stratum corneum
• Dermal layer
• Papillae
• Stratum germinativum

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Primary purpose of the permanent ridges in the skin

• Give us fingerprints
• Crime solving application
• Provide friction and grip
• Unique identifying information

Appendage of the skin responsible for secreting an oily substance

• Sweat gland
• Sudoriferous glands
• Sebaceous glands
• Hair follicles