Across
- 3. – Blood vessels returning blood to the heart
- 5. follicle – Where each hair strand grows from
- 9. – A major function of the skin
- 10. – Protects the scalp from the sun
- 12. endings – Enables sensation in the skin
- 13. – Outermost layer, protects from the elements
- 16. – Tiny opening releasing
- 19. – Openings for sweat and oil
- 20. tissue – Fat storage, insulation, and cushioning
- 22. tissue – Provides insulation and energy storage
Down
- 1. – Protein giving the skin structure and strength
- 2. – Produces pigment for skin color
- 4. – Another name for the deepest skin layer
- 5. – Deepest layer, rich in fat
- 6. – Blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood
- 7. – Process of maintaining body temperature
- 8. – Protein making skin flexible and elastic
- 11. gland – Produces perspiration for cooling
- 14. gland – Produces oily sebum
- 15. – Beneath the epidermis, contains blood vessels and nerves
- 17. – Carries blood throughout the dermis
- 18. – Tissue type forming the epidermis
- 20. – Carry blood throughout the dermis
- 21. D – Synthesized in the skin with sunlight