Integumentary System

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Across
  1. 4. physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin
  2. 6. protect the dorsal surface of the last bone of each toe and finger
  3. 8. sac that hold root of the hair fibers and generate hair
  4. 12. fat cells
  5. 13. the outermost layer of the skin that forms protective covering
  6. 14. fastens the nail to the finger or toe by fitting into a groove in the skin
  7. 15. openings on the surface of the skin that act as the ducts of sweat glands
  8. 16. the pigment that determines the color of skin
  9. 17. secret sebum (oil) that lubricates the skin and discourages the growth of bacteria
Down
  1. 1. a small bump that itches
  2. 2. loose connective tissue including adipose tissue and lipocytes
  3. 3. lice
  4. 5. protective outer layer covering the external surfaces of the body
  5. 7. thick layer of living tissue directly below epidermis that contains connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels, and nerve fibers.
  6. 9. help regulate body temp and water content by secreting sweat
  7. 10. superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away
  8. 11. a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection