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10 Cards in this Set
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Touch Sensor |
Nerve under the skin responsible for transmitting signals relating to touch |
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Epidermal Surface |
Outermost layer of skin |
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Arrector pili muscle |
Tiny bundles of smooth muscle, these contract to raise hairs in response to cold. |
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Basal Epidermal Layer |
New skin cells are made here |
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Dermis |
Inner layer composed of dense connective tissue, containing the nerves and blood vessels that supply the skin |
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Epidermis |
Outermost layer of skin comprising constantly renewing layers of cells called keratinocytes |
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Hypodernis |
Layer of loose connective tissue under the skin known as superficial fascia |
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Venule |
Blue blood vessel |
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Arteriole |
Red blood vessel |
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Sweat gland |
Coiled tubes extend upward from the dermis to open at a pore on the surface of the epidermis |
