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The integumentary system is made up of [blank_start]skin[blank_end], [blank_start]nails[blank_end], and [blank_start]glands[blank_end].
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The three layers of skin are the [blank_start]epidermis[blank_end], the [blank_start]dermis[blank_end], and the [blank_start]subcutaneous[blank_end].
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epidermis
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dermis
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subcutaneous
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Which layer is the outer layer of skin?
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dermis
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epidermis
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subcutanoeus
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hypodermis
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What are the functions of the epidermis?
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Protection form the outside environment
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Waterproofs and strengthens (cells that make keratin)
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gives skin its color (contains melanin)
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provides immunity
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allows us to feel the sensation of touch
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strength support and flexibility
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conserve heat
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Which cells waterproof and strengthen?
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Cells that contain melanin give skin its color?
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Cells in the dermis allow us to feel touch and provides immunity against germs and bacteria?
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Which layer is known as the "true skin" ?
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hypodermis
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subcutaneous
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dermis
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epidermis
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The dermis contains cells that give skin [blank_start]strength[blank_end], [blank_start]support[blank_end], and [blank_start]flexibility[blank_end].
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strength
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support
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flexibility
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As a person [blank_start]ages[blank_end], the cells lose their [blank_start]strength[blank_end] and [blank_start]flexibility[blank_end], causing the skin to [blank_start]sag[blank_end] and [blank_start]age[blank_end].
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strength
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flexibility
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sag
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age
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ages
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Small blood vessels in the dermis give [blank_start]nutrients[blank_end], and remove [blank_start]waste[blank_end] [blank_start]products[blank_end]
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Which layer is the fatty layer?
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The subcutaneous layer contains the [blank_start]fat[blank_end] cells, or [blank_start]adipose[blank_end] tissue and insulates skin to help [blank_start]conserve[blank_end] [blank_start]heat[blank_end].
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fat
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adipose
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conserve
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heat
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The skin includes [blank_start]hair follicles[blank_end] and [blank_start]glands[blank_end].
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Nails originate in the epidermis.
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Hair comes form follicles that start in the epidermis.
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The [blank_start]sweat glands[blank_end] secrete sweat
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Another name for sweat glands is [blank_start]sudoriferous glands[blank_end].
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The [blank_start]sebaceous[blank_end] glands are the oil glands that secrete [blank_start]sebum (oil)[blank_end] into hair shafts.
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Which of the items below is a function of oil?
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Oil glands are everywhere except palms of the hands and the soles of the feet
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The functions of the skin include:
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Forms a protective covering
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Produces hair
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to contain blood
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Prevents bacteria/other items from entering the body
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Protects the body from the sun and water loss
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Regulates sweat
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Regulates body temperature
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The [blank_start]skin[blank_end] is the bodies largest organ.
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The average human has over [blank_start]6[blank_end] pounds of skin covering [blank_start]18[blank_end] square feet.
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Label this skin diagram