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Integumentary System Crossword Puzzle
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epidermis : Keratinocytes are the predominant cells in the_________.
melanin : Absorbs the damaging light rays.
Stratum basale : layer of the skin from which new epidermal cells are derived.
hypodermis : the most superficial layer of the skin.
Stratum corneum : The outermost layer of the epidermis.
sudoriferous glands : Sweat is produced by_________.
Melanocytes : Forms structures called melanosomes.
psoriasis : A skin condition in which abnormal keratin is produced and keratinocytes are shed prematurely.
dermal papillae : Meissner's corpuscles are located in the__________.
Tyrosinase : It is required for the production of melanin.
sebum : Fats, cholesterol, and pheromones are important components of_________.
Eccrine sweat : Helps regulate body temperature.
Vitamin D : UV light activates a precursor of this compound.
Carotene : A precursor to vitamin A.
Keratin : Fibrous protein providing mechanical protection in the epidermis.
Apocrine sweat : Secreted during emotional stress and sexual excitement.
Hemoglobin : Pigment responsible for pinkish red color of “white skin”.
Cerumen : Forms sticky barrier in external auditory canal.
Ceruminous glands : Produce earwax.
Arector pili : Raises hair to vertical position.
Integumentary System Crossword Puzzle
Across:2. | Forms sticky barrier in external auditory canal. | 5. | A precursor to vitamin A. | 7. | Sweat is produced by_________. | 11. | Fibrous protein providing mechanical protection in the epidermis. | 13. | the most superficial layer of the skin. | 15. | A skin condition in which abnormal keratin is produced and keratinocytes are shed prematurely. | 16. | Pigment responsible for pinkish red color of “white skin”. | 18. | Helps regulate body temperature. | 19. | UV light activates a precursor of this compound. |
| | Down:1. | Raises hair to vertical position. | 3. | Forms structures called melanosomes. | 4. | layer of the skin from which new epidermal cells are derived. | 6. | It is required for the production of melanin. | 7. | The outermost layer of the epidermis. | 8. | Meissner's corpuscles are located in the__________. | 9. | Produce earwax. | 10. | Absorbs the damaging light rays. | 12. | Secreted during emotional stress and sexual excitement. | 14. | Keratinocytes are the predominant cells in the_________. | 17. | Fats, cholesterol, and pheromones are important components of_________. |
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Integumentary System Crossword Puzzle
Across:2. | Forms sticky barrier in external auditory canal. | 5. | A precursor to vitamin A. | 7. | Sweat is produced by_________. | 11. | Fibrous protein providing mechanical protection in the epidermis. | 13. | the most superficial layer of the skin. | 15. | A skin condition in which abnormal keratin is produced and keratinocytes are shed prematurely. | 16. | Pigment responsible for pinkish red color of “white skin”. | 18. | Helps regulate body temperature. | 19. | UV light activates a precursor of this compound. |
| | Down:1. | Raises hair to vertical position. | 3. | Forms structures called melanosomes. | 4. | layer of the skin from which new epidermal cells are derived. | 6. | It is required for the production of melanin. | 7. | The outermost layer of the epidermis. | 8. | Meissner's corpuscles are located in the__________. | 9. | Produce earwax. | 10. | Absorbs the damaging light rays. | 12. | Secreted during emotional stress and sexual excitement. | 14. | Keratinocytes are the predominant cells in the_________. | 17. | Fats, cholesterol, and pheromones are important components of_________. |
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