Chapter 6 Vocabulary

structure consisting of 2 or more tissues that perform a specialized function

organ system that includes the skin & its accessory structures

outer, epithelial layer of the skin

the thick layer of the skin beneath the epidermis

loose connective tissue beneath the epidermis

process by which cells form fibrils of keratin and harden

intracellular protein in epidermis, hair & nails

outer layer of epidermis

melanin-producing cells

dark pigment, generally found in skin and hair

transfer of melanin granules from melanocytes into epithelial cells

brownish-black pigment

reddish-yellow pigment

protective plate at distal end of a finger or a toe

tube-like depression in the skin where a hair develops

smooth muscle in the skin associated with a hair follicle

skin gland that secretes sebum

oily secretion of the sebaceous glands

exocrine gland in skin that secretes a mixture of water, salt, and wastes such as urea

stratum basale