Across
- 7. Tyrosinase is required for the production of:
- 8. the outermost layer of the skin.
- 9. a group of tissues that perform a specific function.
- 13. Function in sensations of pressure.
- 16. a precursor to vitamin A.
- 17. Work with helper T cells to provide immunity.
- 20. the outer most layer of the epidermis
- 21. contains the largest number of adipocytes.
- 22. a burn the involves the entire epidermis and some of the dermis.
- 23. the most common type of skin cancer.
- 25. the third layer of skin.
- 27. present in thick skin but not in thin skin.
- 28. Provide increased surface area for nutrient, waste, and gas exchange.
- 29. Function in sensation of touch
- 30. Produce a protein that provides protection from mechanical injury and bacterial invasion.
Down
- 1. the protein that helps protect the skin and underlying tissues.
- 2. the bundle of smooth muscle associated with hair follicles.
- 3. A lipid‑rich, water‑repellent secretion is produced by structures known as _____ within the keratinocytes of the stratum granulosum
- 4. Produce a product that helps prevent excessive evaporation of water from the skin.
- 5. the dense inner layer of skin.
- 6. produces earwax
- 10. secreted during emotional stress and sexual excitement.
- 11. glands that produce perspiration.
- 12. absorption of damaging light rays is the primary function of.
- 14. is the thick layer of the dermis.
- 15. the cells producing pigment responsible for skin color.
- 18. The pinkish red color of the skin of white people
- 19. The layer of the skin from which new epidermal cells are derived.
- 24. located in the Meissner's corpuscles
- 26. helps regulate body temperature.