Skin Functions and Excretory System

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What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Aiding in the sensation of touch

Producing sweat

Producing an oily product (correct)

Regulating body temperature

Where do sebaceous glands typically secrete their oily product?

Into a sweat gland

Into a nerve ending

Directly onto the skin surface

Into a hair follicle (correct)

What type of gland is primarily responsible for producing an oily product?

Sweat gland

Mammary gland

Salivary gland

Sebaceous gland (correct)

What is the name of the oily product produced by sebaceous glands?

Sebum Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between sebaceous glands and hair follicles?

Sebaceous glands are ducted into a hair follicle Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of the skin?

To remove waste products from the body Signup and view all the answers

What does the skin protect?

Deeper tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is removed from the body through sweat?

Water, small amounts of salt, uric acid, and ammonia Signup and view all the answers

Why is the skin important for maintaining homeostasis?

Because it removes waste products from the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the skin that prevents water loss?

Waterproofing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of melanocytes in the epidermis?

To produce melanin for skin protection from sun radiation Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is found in the dermis layer of the skin?

Collagenous connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?

To produce keratin for skin strength and protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the thick (hairless) skin?

It lacks hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the layers of the skin from outermost to innermost?

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

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