What is melanin?
Other skin functions
Three main layers of the skin.
Structures associated to the skin
They produce melanin
Actions for skin care and protection
Types of sweatty glands.
Four main functions of the skin.
Generates hair
Hair follicle
Sebaceus glands, sweat glands, hair and nails.
Cells called melanocytes
1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hipodermis o subcutane layer
1. Proper nutrition 2. Sport (helps circulation) 3. Regular cleaning 4. Sunlight protection (UV rays).
1.Eccrine: Produces diluted sweat. Activated by temperature 2.Apocryphal: Produces a type of sweat with more protein. Concentrated in regions like armits among others. Activated by stress or nervousness.
Pigment that gives color to the skin, hair and eyes. People with darker skin produce a larger amount of melanin.
1. Substances absorbtion (Ex: some medicines) 2. Excretion (water, electrolytes, toxines) 3. Vitamin D synthesis
1.Protection against infections 2.Protection against dehydration 3. Body temperature regulation 4. Senses' organ
