Matching Pairs 2.32 Concepts of the Integumentary System Online version Concepts of the Integumentary System by Jorge Arizpe 1 Actions for skin care and protection 2 They produce melanin 3 Generates hair 4 Four main functions of the skin. 5 Types of sweatty glands. 6 What is melanin? 7 Other skin functions 8 Three main layers of the skin. 9 Structures associated to the skin 1.Eccrine: Produces diluted sweat. Activated by temperature 2.Apocryphal: Produces a type of sweat with more protein. Concentrated in regions like armits among others. Activated by stress or nervousness. Hair follicle Sebaceus glands, sweat glands, hair and nails. Pigment that gives color to the skin, hair and eyes. People with darker skin produce a larger amount of melanin. 1. Proper nutrition 2. Sport (helps circulation) 3. Regular cleaning 4. Sunlight protection (UV rays). Cells called melanocytes 1. Substances absorbtion (Ex: some medicines) 2. Excretion (water, electrolytes, toxines) 3. Vitamin D synthesis 1.Protection against infections 2.Protection against dehydration 3. Body temperature regulation 4. Senses' organ 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hipodermis o subcutane layer