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