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 Actions for skin care and protection 3 Three main layers of the skin. 4 Types of sweatty glands. 5 Structures associated to the skin 6 What is melanin? 7 Generates hair 8 Other skin functions 9 Four main functions of the skin. Sebaceus glands, sweat glands, hair and nails. 1.Protection against infections 2.Protection against dehydration 3. Body temperature regulation 4. Senses' organ 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. Cells called melanocytes Hair follicle 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. 1. Proper nutrition 2. Sport (helps circulation) 3. Regular cleaning 4. Sunlight protection (UV rays).
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