Integumentary System - Matching Worksheet

outermost layer of the skin
produce thick, oily substance
glands that produce and secrete sweat
inflammation of the skin
baldness
persistent inflammatory condition of the skin that can include recurring skin rashes
highly contagious skin infection caused by a mite
persistent skin disorder that affects the skin and joints; commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin
also known as furuncle
common skin condition characterized by raised, usually itchy wheals; commonly caused by an allergic reaction to food, food additives, or drugs
type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes
new growth of abnormal cells
threadlike structures within the nucleus
invades and destroys surrounding tissue
spread of cancer to other body parts
malignant growth
groups of tissues that work together to perform special function
group of cells that work together to perform the same function
basic functional unit of body structure and function
determine the physical and chemical traits inherited by children
directs the cell's activities
fluid that supports the cell's internal structures
outer covering that encloses the cell and helps it hold its shape
inner layer of the skin and is made up of connective tissue
gives the skin its colour
made up of connective tissue; blood vessels, nerves, sweat and oil glands, and hair roots are found here