Chapter 5, Problem 11RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The embryonic layers that form the following structures:

Hypodermis, sebaceous glands, epidermis, dermis, and melanocytes.

Introduction:

The integumentary system is composed of skin along with its appendages, namely hair, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and the nails. The epidermis is constituted of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. The major cells present in the epidermis are keratinocytes. Skin glands and hair follicles can be found in the dermis.