Across
- 2. Glands what produce sebum (oil).
- 5. When exposed to UV light from the sun, the skin produces…
- 8. Damage to the skin caused by intense heat, UV light, radiation, electricity, or chemicals.
- 11. The skin sweats to maintain a steady internal body temperature.
- 12. The bottom layer of the skin.
- 14. Genetic skin disorder where the skin is unable to produce melanocyte, which affects the coloring of skin, hair, and eyes.
- 16. An accessory structure that is vital for regulating body temperature.
- 18. The skin protects the body from pathogens like viruses and bacteria, preventing illnesses and infection.
- 19. Nerve endings that differentiates pain, temperature, touch, and vibration
Down
- 1. Yellow pigment bilirubin making the skin to appear yellow due to a liver disease/cancer.
- 3. The top layer of the skin.
- 4. The last and deepest layer of the epidermis.
- 6. Occurs when the pores of the skin become blocked with sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells.
- 7. Oily secretion produced by the sebaceous glands.
- 9. Cells that creates pigmentation in our skin.
- 10. Slender, thread like structure that extends from the epidermis. They are composed of keratin and is usually pigmented.
- 13. Tube like structure that keeps your hair in your skin.
- 15. The middle layer of the skin.
- 17. A fiber protein that is the principle component of hair, skin, and nails.
- 20. Hard, protective structures covering the upper surface of the finger and toes.