19a ‘Human Skin’ answers

The fluid secreted by sweat glands is called ____

The ________ is the outer layer of skin, which continuously sheds dead cells.

The body adjusts the amount of __________ in the skin to help control body temperature

Intense heat or prolonged friction can cause a _________ to form.

The _________ is the inner, thicker layer of the skin.

An area of thick, tough epidermis that protects the skin is a _______________

The yellowish pigment found in the skin is _____________.

_____________ is a dark brown pigment that colours the skin.

The layer of loosely arranged fat cells and fibers below the skin is the __________ layer.

A darkening of the skin that is caused by a buildup of melanin is a ___.

Blood vessels in the skin contract and the pores of the sweat glands close when the body is ____.

Hair develops from the cells in the hair __________.

Your skin is a major part of your ____________________ system.

The hair and skin are kept soft, flexible, and water-resistant by the ___ produced by glands in the skin.

Overexposure to ultraviolet rays results in a __________.