Epidermis
Contains no nerves, outermost layer of protection
Skin
Contains dermis, hypodermis, and epidermis
Dermis
Makes up most of skin, made of dense irregular connective tissue
Melanin
Skin pigment in the deepest layers of the epidermis
Skin Appendages
Hairs, sebaceous/sweat glands, nails
Sweat glands
Prevent overheating of body
Sebaceous Glands
Secerete sebum that lubricates hair and skin
Melanoma
Skin cancer
Carcinoma
Cancer that develops from epithelial cells
Burn
Tissue damage that can cause cell death comes in 3 degrees