Skin Cells: Langerhans and Merkel Cells

To act as the outermost guard of the cutaneous immune system and induce the first reactions against pathogens encountered via the skin

To detect and transmit sensory information, such as touch and pressure, to the brain

To provide the epidermis with nutrients and protect the body from mechanical injury

<p>They help regulate body temperature by producing sweat that evaporates and cools the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To detect and transmit sensory information, such as pain, temperature, and touch, to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To keep the skin soft and smooth, and prevent over-absorption of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sweat causes evaporative cooling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vitamin D synthesis is necessary for the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The integumentary system protects the body as a physical barrier to the external environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The integumentary system detects sensations such as light touch, pressure, vibration, stretch, pain, heat, and cold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sebum moisturizes and waterproofs the skin, and lubricates it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exocrine glands, such as sweat glands and sebaceous glands, produce and secrete substances that help to maintain skin health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Melanin protects the DNA from stressors, especially UV radiation, and gives skin its color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The epidermis is replaced every 30 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps regulate body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exocrine glands produce substances that help protect the skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It forms a barrier of dead skin cells that protects against outside elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reacts to external physical stimuli, such as cold, heat, touch, and pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers