Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings

outer layer of skin

inner layer of skin; also called true skin

compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles

horny plates made from flattened epithelial scales, found on the dorsal surface of the ends of fingers and toes

tiny, tubular structures that secrete sweat

special oil glands located in the dermis that secrete sebum (oil)

common reference to hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands

provide sensory information, such as heat, cold, pain, and vibration

protects against harmful environmental elements and fluid loss; produces vitamin D; regulates body temperature; excretes waste; sensory info

originates from the Latin word tegere, meaning to cover

the largest organ in the human body and is made up of two layers: the epidermis and the dermis

the thin, outer layer composed of epithelial tissue only

also called the true skin, made up of connective tissue

hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands

dermatologists, dermatopathologists, plastic surgeons, and nursing assistants

specialize in treating conditions of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and eyelids

trained in dermatology and in pathology; analyze biopsied tissue in a laboratory setting and consult with referring dermatologists

repair defects of the skin and other anatomical structures; they may play a role in the treatment of a wide range of conditions

provide daily care for hospital and long-term care patients, including skin care and observation of changes in the skin

extremities

skin

skin

skin

fungus

nail

blue

red

white

black

yellow

no meaning

inflammation

abnormal condition

on, upon

below, deficient

within