Relacionar Columnas 2.32 Concepts of the Integumentary System Versión en línea Concepts of the Integumentary System por Jorge Arizpe 1 Actions for skin care and protection 2 Structures associated to the skin 3 Other skin functions 4 They produce melanin 5 Generates hair 6 Three main layers of the skin. 7 What is melanin? 8 Four main functions of the skin. 9 Types of sweatty glands. 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 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. Cells called melanocytes 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hipodermis o subcutane layer 1. Substances absorbtion (Ex: some medicines) 2. Excretion (water, electrolytes, toxines) 3. Vitamin D synthesis Hair follicle
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