Chapter 22

1. mixes with skin oil to form an epidermal water barrier, waterproofing the skin
6. the skin has limited properties of absorption
9. the cell that produces pigment that contributes to skin color
11. the Skin plays a role in temperature regulation through changes in blood flow
13. the thin outer region of skin and is composed of epithelial tissue
15. skin serves in immunologic responses by acting as a biologic and chemical barrier
17. the largest and heaviest organ system making up 7% of the body's weight
19. a nutrient necessary for the absorption of calcium by the gastrointestinal tract
20. gives skin it's golden color
21. secrete a watery perspiration which helps regulate body temperature

2. brings temperature back to a normal range
3. the skin acts as a physical barrier and protects underlying tissues
4. secrete a strong smelling perspiration
5. blue or purple tinted skin
6. muscles that are attached to hair follicles
7. the skin plays a minor role in excretion through elimination of water, salt, and wastes such as urea
8. oil glands that produce sebum into duct connected to a hair follicle
10. sweat glands that produce and secrete sweat
12. the skin is a sophisticated sensory organ and house receptors for touch, pressure, and temperature
14. pale or ashen skin
16. the thick, deeper region, or “true skin”
18. deep to the dermis, consists of loose connective tissue, including adipose tissue, nerve receptors, and blood vessels