Learn With Interactive Integumentary Vocabulary Flashcards

Integumentary vocabulary flashcards are a fun and interactive way to learn the essential terms related to the integumentary system. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and its definition on the other, along with an audio pronunciation to help with understanding. These flashcards are a helpful tool for students studying the integumentary system and its related vocabulary.

Integumentary vocabulary refers to the terms used to describe the skin, hair, and nails of the human body. Understanding these terms can help us learn about how our bodies protect us from germs and bacteria. Some important integumentary vocabulary words include epidermis, dermis, melanin, follicle, and sebaceous glands. By learning these words, we can better understand how to care for our skin and maintain its health.

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Flashcards: Integumentary Vocabulary

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The integumentary system is made up of the skin, hair, nails, and glands.
One of the main functions of the integumentary system is to protect the body from bacteria and viruses.
When you get a cut or scrape, your integumentary system helps to heal the wound by forming a scab.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, covering an area of about 20 square feet!
The integumentary system also helps regulate body temperature by sweating when you get too hot.

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Epidermis	The outer layer of skin.
Dermis	The layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
Hypodermis	The layer of fat under the skin.
Keratin	A tough protein that makes up hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.
Melanin	A pigment in skin that gives it color.
Sebaceous glands	Glands in the skin that produce oil.
Sweat glands	Small glands in the skin that produce sweat.
Hair follicles	Small organs in the skin that produce hair.
Nails	Hard, protective coverings on the tips of fingers and toes.
Cutaneous	Relating to the skin.
Subcutaneous	Located just beneath the skin.
Dermatology	The study of skin and its diseases.
Eczema	A skin condition that causes red, itchy patches on the skin.
Psoriasis	Skin condition that causes red, scaly patches.
Acne	Skin condition that causes pimples and blemishes.
Dermatologist	A doctor who specializes in skin.
Sebum	Natural oil produced by the skin.
Dermatitis	Skin inflammation.
Melanocytes	Cells in the skin that produce pigment.
Subcutis	The layer of fat beneath the skin.