Components of the Skin

3. This protein makes up nails and hair
5. The main of these cells is protection and are found in the Stratum Corneum
7. The toughest (and second) layer of the epidermis
12. The muscle that causes hair to stand on end
14. The primary protein of skin, hair, and nails
15. A indentation at the base of the bulb of the hair that continues the hair cycle
17. Thick, raised scar caused by excessive amounts of collagen
19. These give skin its color
20. the chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein cells
22. Another term for the Stratum Germinativum
23. A fibrous protein which is the basis of elastic tissue
24. Respond to allergies by releasing histamines
25. A male hormone present in both men and women
26. These cells help to destroy antigens (aka immune cells)
28. These cover and protect the inside of the body and can be found in the epidermis
29. The epidermis is primarily composed of these, which consist of keratin

1. These cells are responsible for the formation of fiber
2. The sheath of cells and connective tissue what surrounds the root of a hair
4. This protein makes up skin
6. A complex mixture of fatty substances
8. A layer of oil and moister where the pH level should be 4.5-5.5
9. These provide the palms and soles with traction (they make your fingerprint)
10. A strong protein substance that forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin (makes up 70% of the dermis)
11. These are half of a desmosome and are in the Stratum Germinativum
12. A term for foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites
13. These are found in the Stratum Spinosum and help protect the body from infection
16. Structures or components that perform specific functions for each cell
18. keratinocytes are tightly held together by these intercellular connection
21. Intercellular vesicles that contain melanin
27. Sensory cells that only found in thick skin in the Stratum Germinativum