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epidermis
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the outermost portion which is divided into strata
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the outermost portion of the skin divided into strata
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epidermis
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keratin
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large amount of protein found in the epidermis which serves to thicken and protect the skin
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large amount of protein found in the epidermis which serves to thicken and protect the skin
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keratin
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stratum corneum
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the uppermost layer of the epidermis
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uppermost layer of the epidermis
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stratum corneum
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melanin
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a dark pigment that colors the skin and protects it from harmful rays of sunlight
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a dark pigment that colors the skin and protects it from harmful rays of sunlight
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melanin
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melanocytes
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the cells that produce melanin
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the cells that produce melanin
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melanocytes
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dermis
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contains blood vessels and nerves, sweat glands, oil glands and hair
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contains blood vessels and nerves, sweat glands, oil glands and hair
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dermis
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subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
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connects the skin to the surface muscles, lowest layer of skin
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connects the skin to the surface muscles, lowest layer of skin
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subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
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lubricates the skin and hair to prevent drying
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sebum
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sebum
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lubricates the skin and hair and prevents drying produced by sebaceous glands
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sudoriferous glands (sweat glands)
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located in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue
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function of the sudiferous glands
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cools the body, evaporating sweat pulls heat from the body
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part of the hair that is seen above the skin
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shaft
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shaft
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part of the hair that is seen above the skin
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portion of hair below the skin
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root
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root
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portion of hair below the skin
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arrector pili
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muscle that raises the hair
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muscle that raises the hair
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arrecotor pili
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funtions of the skin
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protect against infection and dehydration, regulates body temp, and collects sensory information
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