The Skin

Outer layer of the skin

• Melanocytes

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Cells

Inner layer of the skin

• Sweat Glands

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Fatty Tissue

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Cells that contain a pigment, or colored substance, that gives skin its color

• Melanocytes

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Follicle

Pads the internal organs & helps keep heat in the body

• Melanocytes

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Fatty Tissue

Helps to waterproof hair and keep the skin moist

• Sweat Glands

• Epidermis

• Fatty Tissue

• Oil Glands

Produces perspiration to help regulate the body temperature

• Sweat Glands

• Epidermis

• Fatty Tissue

• Oil Glands

Structure from which strands of hair grow

• Fatty Tissue

• Epidermis

• Hair Follicle

• Dermis

Supplies blood to the dermis

• Melanocytes

• Epidermis

• Blood Vessels

• Follicle

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1