Describe the roles of keratin and melanin in the skin. (add picture if possible)

Correlate the structure of thick and thin skin with the locations in the body where each are found.

Name and describe the pigments in the skin. Which pigment is more protective against ultraviolet radiation? TTT Arial v 3 (12pt) v T-= -

Answer the following questions. What is keratin?   Describe the process of keratinization.     Identify the 2 layers of the dermis. Describe their locations and the specific type of connective tissue that they are made of.   In which layer are melanocytes located? What is their function?     Identify all accessory structures located within the dermis. a) List the 2 types of sweat glands found in skin.     b) Explain the differences between the 2 types of sweat glands.     What type of tissue makes the ducts of the sweat glands?     What is the arrector pili muscle? What is its function?