Across
- 2. outermost layer of skin
- 6. support layer of connective tissue, collagen, elastin below the epidermis
- 8. sebum, lipids, sweat, water form the acid mantle to protect skin
- 10. function of skin that the body maintains thermoregulation through evaporation, perspiration, radiation, insulation
- 11. (2nd layer) clear, transparent layer of epidermis & thickest on the palms of hands & soles of feet
- 12. (3rd layer)replaces cells shed from corneum & made of keratin
- 14. (1st layer)outermost layer of the epidermis
- 16. function of skin that vitamin D is produced when exposed to sun which helps keep skin nourished
Down
- 1. function of skin that sudoriferous glands prevent body from overheating
- 3. (5th layer)cell mitosis takes place here and is responsible for growth
- 4. function of skin that reacts, feels, moves
- 5. (subcutaneous layer) fat tissue beneath dermis, protective cushion & energy storage for body
- 7. function of skin that sebum on epidermis gives protection from certain bacteria
- 9. function skin's mechanism that protects from irritation
- 13. function of skin that sebum & sebaceous glands keep skin soft & protected from outside elements
- 15. (4th layer)contains desmosomes and proteins