State Board Exam

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Across
  1. 2. outermost layer of skin
  2. 6. support layer of connective tissue, collagen, elastin below the epidermis
  3. 8. sebum, lipids, sweat, water form the acid mantle to protect skin
  4. 10. function of skin that the body maintains thermoregulation through evaporation, perspiration, radiation, insulation
  5. 11. (2nd layer) clear, transparent layer of epidermis & thickest on the palms of hands & soles of feet
  6. 12. (3rd layer)replaces cells shed from corneum & made of keratin
  7. 14. (1st layer)outermost layer of the epidermis
  8. 16. function of skin that vitamin D is produced when exposed to sun which helps keep skin nourished
Down
  1. 1. function of skin that sudoriferous glands prevent body from overheating
  2. 3. (5th layer)cell mitosis takes place here and is responsible for growth
  3. 4. function of skin that reacts, feels, moves
  4. 5. (subcutaneous layer) fat tissue beneath dermis, protective cushion & energy storage for body
  5. 7. function of skin that sebum on epidermis gives protection from certain bacteria
  6. 9. function skin's mechanism that protects from irritation
  7. 13. function of skin that sebum & sebaceous glands keep skin soft & protected from outside elements
  8. 15. (4th layer)contains desmosomes and proteins