Accessory Structures
(skin appendages)
Hair
— provides protection and helps with temperature regulation
Nails
— protect the fingertips and aid in grasping.
Sweat glands (sudoriferous glands)
— help regulate body temperature by secreting sweat.
Sebaceous glands
— produce sebum (oil) that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair.
Associated sensory receptors
— detect touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.