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17 Cards in this Set
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apocrine glands
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the less numerous type of sweat gland. produces a secretion containing water, salts, and proteins
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2. cutaneous membrane
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the skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers
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3. dermis
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the deep layer of the skin; composed of dense, irregular connective tissue
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4. eccrine glands
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any of the numerous small sweat glands distributed over the body’s surface that produce a clear aqueous secretion devoid of cytoplasmic constituents and important in regulating body temperature
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5. epidermis
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the outer layers of the skin; epithelium
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6. epithelial membrane
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includes the cutaneous membrane, the mucus membranes, and the serous membranes
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7. exocrine glands
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glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a particular site
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8. integument
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external covering
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9. keratinization
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becoming hard and tough
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10. melanin
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dark pigment synthesized by melanocytes; responsible for skin color
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11. melanocytes
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a cell that produces melanin
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12. mucous membrane
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forms the linings of body cavities open to the exterior
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13. mucus
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a sticky, thick, fluid, secreted by mucous glands and mucous membranes, that keeps the free surface of membranes moist
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14. sebaceous glands
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oil glands, found all over the skin except palms of hands and soles of feet
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15. sebum
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product of the sebaceous glands that is a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells
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16. serous membrane
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membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outsie of the body (except for joint cavities)
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17. suderiferous glands
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sweat glands
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