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