Introduction to the Integumentary System definitions Flashcards

Comprises skin, hair, nails, glands, and sensory receptors, providing protection, sensation, and homeostasis.

Outermost skin layer made of stratified squamous epithelial tissue, providing a barrier to the external environment.

Layer beneath the epidermis, composed mainly of connective tissue, housing blood vessels, nerves, and glands.

Subcutaneous layer beneath the skin, consisting of fat and connective tissue, providing insulation and cushioning.

Another term for skin, consisting of the epidermis and dermis, serving as a protective barrier.

Includes hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, contributing to the skin's functions.

Type of epithelial tissue in the epidermis, consisting of multiple layers of flat cells.

Process of maintaining stable internal conditions despite external changes, aided by the integumentary system.

Cells in the epidermis responsible for producing keratin, a protein that strengthens the skin.

Cells in the epidermis that produce melanin, contributing to skin pigmentation and UV protection.

Oil-producing glands in the skin, helping to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair.

Glands in the skin responsible for producing sweat, aiding in temperature regulation and waste excretion.

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensations such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Process initiated in the skin under UV light, crucial for bone health and calcium regulation.

Expression of emotions through facial expressions, facilitated by the skin and underlying muscles.