Integumentary system Crossword

The skin regulates the body temperature and send signals to the brain when there is an increase or decrease in the body. (mayoclinic.com)
Hypothermia is a medical emergency that happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. (mayoclinic.com)
Hyperthermia is a medical emergency occurring when the body overheats. (mayoclinic.com)
Negative feedback is a homeostatic control that bring body temperature, back to normal levels. (wisegeek.com)
The function of the epidermis is to protect the outermost layer of skin. (webmd.com)
The hypodermis is made up largely of fat providing the main structural support for the skin. (nursingtimes.net)
The dermis functions as a thermometer producing sweat and flushing out toxins. (verywellhealth.com)
The dermis is the thickest and most important layer of skin. (verywellhealth.com)
The function of hair and sweat is to protect and control the body's temperature. (brainly.com)
The sebaceous glands are a part of the integumentary system. (webmd.com)
The function of the sebaceous gland is to secrete oil to waterproof the hair and skin. (wisegeek.com)
The ceruminous gland along with the sebaceous glands produce ear wax to protect the eardrum. (brainly.com)
A sunburn is a superficial or first degree burn. (powerpoint#30-31)
A burn from hot coffee is considered a second degree burn. (powerpoint#30-31)
Rule of nine divides body surfaces into regions of 9%. (powerpoint#30-31)
Anterior and posterior trunk is 36% of body surface. (powerpoint#30-31)
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. (sunsmart.com)
Basale cells produce new skin cells as the old ones die out. (sunsmart.com)
Squamous cell carcinoma is usually not life threatening. (sunsmart.com)
If treated, squamous cell carcinoma has a 95-98% success rate. (sunsmart.com)