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 Actions for skin care and protection 3 What is melanin? 4 Three main layers of the skin. 5 They produce melanin 6 Other skin functions 7 Generates hair 8 Structures associated to the skin 9 Four main functions of the skin. 1.Protection against infections 2.Protection against dehydration 3. Body temperature regulation 4. Senses' organ Hair follicle Sebaceus glands, sweat glands, hair and nails. 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. Substances absorbtion (Ex: some medicines) 2. Excretion (water, electrolytes, toxines) 3. Vitamin D synthesis Pigment that gives color to the skin, hair and eyes. People with darker skin produce a larger amount of melanin. 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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