Skin Structure and Function

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Across
  1. 1. The inner, thicker layer of the skin
  2. 3. Cells that generate melanin
  3. 7. Cells that detect external pressure applied to the skin.
  4. 9. Cells that are involved in immune response
  5. 13. The skin is also called the
  6. 14. The outer, thinner layer of the skin
  7. 15. Layer of the epidermis that contains flattened keratinocytes
  8. 16. Cells that generate keratin
  9. 18. The deepest layer found under the dermis
  10. 19. Largest organ of the body
Down
  1. 2. Another word for sebaceous glands
  2. 3. Cells that are associated with sensory nerve endings
  3. 4. The percent of body weight the integumentary makes up
  4. 5. Pigment that protects against UV radiation
  5. 6. Layer of the epidermis where cell division occurs
  6. 8. Outer region of the dermis
  7. 10. Inner region of the dermis
  8. 11. Layer of the epidermis contains multiple layers of kerationocytes
  9. 12. Tough fibrous protein that provides protection
  10. 17. Layer of the epidermis that stimulates the formation of callus