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23 Cards in this Set
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albino
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person with skin deficient in pigment
also called (melanin) |
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apocrine sweat gland
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One of the large dermal exocrine glands located in the axilla and the genital areas. It secretes sweat that, in action with bacteria, is responsible for human body odor.
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basal layer
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The deepest region of the epidermis; it gives rise to all the epidermal cells.
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collagen
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Structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue.
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cuticle
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Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate.
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dermis
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Midle layer of the skin; also called corium.
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epidermis
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Outermost layer of the skin
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epithelium
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Layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body.
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hair follicle
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Sac within which each hair grows
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integumentary system
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The skin and its accessory structures such as hair,nails & skin.
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keratin
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Hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair and nails. Karatin means horn and is commonly found in the horns of animals.
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lipocyte
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A fat cell
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lunula
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The half-moon shaped,white area at the base of the nail.
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melanin
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Major pigment that gives the dkin color. It is formed by melanocytes in the epidermis.
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paronychium
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Soft tissue surrounding the nail border.
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pore
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Tiny opening on the surface of the skin.
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sebaceous gland
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Oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles.
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sebum
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Oily-substance secreted by sebaceous glands.
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squamous epithelium
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Flat, scale-like cells composing the epiedermis.
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stratified
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Arranged in layers.
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stratum (plural-strata)
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A layer (of cells)
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stratum corneum
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The outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized (horny) cells.
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subcutaneous tissue
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The innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue.
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