They produce melanin
Types of sweatty glands.
Four main functions of the skin.
Three main layers of the skin.
Actions for skin care and protection
Structures associated to the skin
Other skin functions
Generates hair
What is melanin?
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.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
1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hipodermis o subcutane layer
1.Protection against infections 2.Protection against dehydration 3. Body temperature regulation 4. Senses' organ
1. Proper nutrition 2. Sport (helps circulation) 3. Regular cleaning 4. Sunlight protection (UV rays).
1. Substances absorbtion (Ex: some medicines) 2. Excretion (water, electrolytes, toxines) 3. Vitamin D synthesis
Cells called melanocytes
