Relacionar Columnas 2.32 Concepts of the Integumentary System Versión en línea Concepts of the Integumentary System por Jorge Arizpe 1 Generates hair 2 Structures associated to the skin 3 What is melanin? 4 They produce melanin 5 Other skin functions 6 Actions for skin care and protection 7 Types of sweatty glands. 8 Four main functions of the skin. 9 Three main layers of the skin. Sebaceus glands, sweat glands, hair and nails. Hair follicle Cells called melanocytes 1. Proper nutrition 2. Sport (helps circulation) 3. Regular cleaning 4. Sunlight protection (UV rays). 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hipodermis o subcutane layer 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. Pigment that gives color to the skin, hair and eyes. People with darker skin produce a larger amount of melanin. 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
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