Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings

outer layer of skin

inner layer of skin; also called true skin

compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles

horny plates made from flattened epithelial scales, found on the dorsal surface of the ends of fingers and toes

tiny, tubular structures that secrete sweat

special oil glands located in the dermis that secrete sebum (oil)

common reference to hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands

provide sensory information, such as heat, cold, pain, and vibration

originates from the Latin word tegere, meaning to cover

the largest organ in the human body and is made up of two layers: the epidermis and dermis