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