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Across 3. The adult skin covers about 22 square feet and weighs about 8-10 ___________ 5. This pigment is most responsible for the color of our skin 6. The openings on the skin which allow oil or perspiration to be released onto its surface 8. Another name for the body’s integument 10. This skin condition is caused by over-production of oil typically within the adolescent years (and is not caused by eating chocolate) 11. These glands produce oils which help to keep our skin soft 16. A malignant tumor 19. The sebaceous glands produce this material which helps to keep our skin soft 20. In this module we are studying the nervous system and the ______________ system 22. These important structures of the integumentary system cover the ends of our fingers and toes to provide protection and may be used as a sort of “tool” 23. One of the most important functions of the skin is that it ___________________ the body from infection and from drying out 26. One of the senses of the skin; felt when an object lightly comes in contact with its surface 28. A very contagious viral skin infection transmitted by skin-to-skin contact 29. This skin condition presents with red, scaly patches on the scalp and torso 30. A cell type found in the lower-most layer of the skin which usually increases with age and helps to cushion the body

Down 1. A structure within the skin which stacks old cells one on top of another to make a hair shaft 2. One of the senses of the skin, felt when a sharp object touches or penetrates its surface 4. These specialized cells carry impulses to and from the skin so that it has sensation 7. The liquid made of water and salts produced by the sudoriferous glands 9. A very contagious skin infection commonly transmitted between children in school settings 11. The skin produces fluids to help cool the body and oils to keep the skin smooth. This function of the skin is called _____________________. 12. The lower-most layer of skin which contains nerve endings, fat, blood and lymphatic vessels, hair follicle roots and the bases of the sweat glands 13. Perspiration comes from these glands to help cool our body 14. Projections growing from follicles deep in the subcutaneous layer, sticking above the surface of the epidermis and responsible for providing warmth for the body 15. The upper-most layer of the skin which is thickest on the soles of our feet and the palms of our hands 17. The “technical" or "scientific” name for fat tissue 18. A general term for an inflammation of the skin 21. A tough, water proof material found within the epidermis 24. This middle layer of the skin is thick and is made of loosely scattered cells 25. This tissue is responsible for causing hairs to rise up in what are termed “goose bumps” 27. One of the senses of the skin, felt when a high temperature object comes in contact with the skin surface