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