Integumentary system

Function: Its main Integumentary system Disorders function is to act as a Vocabulary Acne: Skin condition that occurs when hair barrier to protect the body from the outside world. Epidermis: Outer layer of skin that provides protection follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells. Keratin: A protein found in the upper layer of the skin, Vitiligo: Skin disease that causes the loss of Key terms hair, and nails. skin color in blotches, this occurs when Sweat Gland: Glands that expel perspiration/sweat melanocytes die or stop functioning. derm/o, dermat/o - skin Capillaries: Small blood vessels attaching arteries to Rosacea: Skin condition that causes redness kerat/o - cornea, hard veins that carry oxygen and nutrients and visible blood vessels in your face. xer/o - dry Melanin: Pigment that gives color to skin and eyes Psoriasis: Skin disease that causes red, itchy xanth/o - yellow Sebum: Oily substance produced by sebaceous glands scaly patches. erythr/o - red Collagen: Protein that makes up most skin cells pedicu/o - lice onych/o - fingernail or toenail Melanocytes: Skin cells that produce melanin myc/o - fungus Hair follicle: A sac from which the hair develops pil/o - hair lip/o - fat Sebaceous Glands: Produces and expels sebum into rhytid/o - wrinkle hair follicles or the skin albin/o - white Careers Dermatologist: Doctor that specializes in conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails. Cosmetologists: Medical doctor who specializes in skin treatments and conditions to maintain, improve, or restore appearance