Relacionar Columnas 2.32 Concepts of the Integumentary System Versión en línea Concepts of the Integumentary System por Jorge Arizpe 1 They produce melanin 2 Four main functions of the skin. 3 Three main layers of the skin. 4 What is melanin? 5 Generates hair 6 Other skin functions 7 Actions for skin care and protection 8 Structures associated to the skin 9 Types of sweatty glands. 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hipodermis o subcutane layer Cells called melanocytes Sebaceus glands, sweat glands, hair and nails. 1. Proper nutrition 2. Sport (helps circulation) 3. Regular cleaning 4. Sunlight protection (UV rays). Pigment that gives color to the skin, hair and eyes. People with darker skin produce a larger amount of melanin. Hair follicle 1. Substances absorbtion (Ex: some medicines) 2. Excretion (water, electrolytes, toxines) 3. Vitamin D synthesis 1.Protection against infections 2.Protection against dehydration 3. Body temperature regulation 4. Senses' organ 1.Eccrine: Produces diluted sweat. Activated by temperature 2.Apocryphal: Produces a type of sweat with more protein. Concentrated in regions like armits among others. Activated by stress or nervousness.
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