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