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epithelium
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cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body
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epidermis
squamous cell layer basal layer melanocyte melanin |
thin outer layer of the skin
flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost epidermis deepest layer of epidermis cell in the basal layer that gives color to the skin dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes |
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dermis
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dense, fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin, also known as corium
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sebaceous glands
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oil glands in the skin
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sebum
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oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands
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sudoriferous glands
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sweat glands (sudor=sweat; ferre=to bear)
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subcutaneous layer
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connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis
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collagen
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protein substance in skin and connective tissue (koila=glue; gen=producing)
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hair
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outgrowth of the skin composed of keratin
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nail
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outgrowth of the skin, composed of keratin, at the end of each finger and toe
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keratin
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-anatomic term
-hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails |
