Integumentary System

2. Cells located in the skin that produce melanin
5. Bottom layer of epidermis, produces melanin
9. Bottom layer of integumentary system, anchors the top two layers to underlying organs
16. A genetic condition in which a person is unable to produce melanin
18. Epidermis layer unique to areas like the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
19. Tissue that cushions organs from shock and acts as insulation (hint: fat)
22. A dark pigment that makes our different skin and hair colors
23. Product of sweat glands in ears, another name for earwax
25. Gland found in dermis in areas with hair, secretes sebum
26. Located in the dermis, tube that encloses a strand of hair
27. Another name for subcutaneous tissue

1. Flat shaped tissue cells
3. The white part at the base of a fingernail, directly over matrix
4. Column shaped tissue cells
6. Tissue that appears to have multiple layers of cells, but only has one
7. Top layer of epidermis, the layer we can see
8. The central core of a strand of hair
10. Cube shaped tissue cells
11. Tissue made up of two or more layers of cells
12. Below the epidermis, dense connective tissue
13. Outermost layer of the skin
14. The outermost layer of a strand of hair
15. A pus filled blockage of hair follicles caused by increased production of sebum and infection
17. Gland found in dermis that produces sweat
20. Tissue made up of one layer of cells
21. The thickest layer of a strand of hair that produces most of the pigment
24. The part of a fingernail responsible for nail growth