Week 14 Chapter 16: Skin vocab and accessory structures

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to the layers of skin and associated accessory structures.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin.

Dermis

The middle layer of skin that contains connective tissue, hair follicles, and other structures.

Subcutaneous layer

The innermost layer of skin that contains fat and connective tissue.

Sebaceous glands

Glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance called sebum.

Sweat glands

Glands that help regulate body temperature by producing sweat.

Hair follicle

A structure in the skin from which hair grows.

Nails

Hard protective plates at the tips of fingers and toes.

Albino

A person or organism with a lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Collagen

A protein that provides structure and strength to skin and connective tissues.

Cuticle

The layer of dead skin at the base of a nail.

Lunula

The crescent-shaped white area at the base of a nail.

Melanin

The pigment that gives skin its color.

Sebum

The oily substance produced by sebaceous glands.

Integumentary system

The organ system that includes the skin and its accessory structures.

Pore

A small opening in the skin through which sweat and sebum can be released.

Paronychium

The tissue that overlaps the nail on its sides.