Skin appendages
Integumentary System 2:
Skin derivatives Hair and Oil glands
Hair follicles
10/16/09
cross section
• Hair follicle receptor: sensation Hair • Hair follicle receptor: sensation Sebaceous
gland
Hair root
• Arrector Pili: smooth muscle • Arrector Pili: smooth muscle Hair bulb
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Structure of glands Oil (sebaceous) glands
Epithelial tissue - glandular • Everywhere except palms and soles
Exocrine glands - secrete to the surface
• Secrete sebum into hair follicle or skin pore
Oil (sebaceous) Sweat • Fxn: Inhibit bacteria, moisten skin and hair
Sebaceous
gland
Eccrine
gland
Hair in
hair follicle
Dermal Figure 5.5a
Connective tissue Figure 5.5
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Skeletal System