Intergumentary System Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• keratinocytes : cells that manufacture and store the protein keratin
• epidermis : the outermost layer of the skin
• keratin : the protein that provides skin, hair, and nails with strength and resilience
• hypodermis : the type of tissue that connects skin to muscles
• sweat glands : these glands secrete sweat to help regulate body temperature
• sebaceous : the oil-secreting glands found in the skin
• melanocytes : the pigment-producing cells in the skin
• erythema : the condition of skin turning red due to inflammation or irritation
• dermis : the layer of skin that contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles
• root : the part of the hair that is embedded in the skin
• nerve : these hair-like structures on the skin provide sensation
• melanin : the pigment responsible for skin color