Across
- 5. a superficial burn that affects only the epidermis
- 7. the are beneath the free edge of the nail, furthest from the cuticle
- 9. forms the central core of the hair
- 12. a mixture of lipids excreted by sebaceous glands
- 14. a cancer characterized by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes
- 17. a type of gland that produces a hypotonic sweat for thermoregulation
- 18. a type of oil gland that is found all over the body and helps to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair
- 19. a layer of compressed, keratinized cells that is covered by an outer layer of very hard, keratinized cells
- 20. protects the tips of our fingers and toes
Down
- 1. reachts to nerve signals from the sympathetic nervous system, making the external hair shaft stand up
- 2. produce sweat to cool the body
- 3. a burn that affects both the epidermis and dermis, as well as the underlying muscle and bone
- 4. a burn that affects both the epidermis and a portion of the dermis
- 6. collagen-rich skin formed after the process of wound healing that differs from normal skin
- 7. a layer directly below the dermis and serves to connect the skin to the underlying fascia of the bones and muscles
- 8. the most superficial layer of the epidermis
- 10. a burn that fully extends into the epidermis and dermis, destroying the tissue and affecting the nerve endings and sensory function
- 11. a type of gland usually associated with hair follicles in densely hairy areas, such as armpits and genital regions
- 13. a thick layer of epithelium over the nail matrix forming a crescent-shaped region
- 15. an allergic reaction that manifests as dry, itchy patches of skin that resemble rashes
- 16. a skin disturbance that typically occurs on areas of the skin that are rich in sebaceous glands