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Integumentary System |
An extremely large, flat, flexible body system that covers the entire surface of the body |
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2 layers of the skin |
Epidermis and dermis |
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Integumentary system consists of... |
Skin Sebaceous glands Sweat glands Hair Nails |
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Epidermis |
The thin, outermost layer of the skin |
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Keratin |
Hard fibrous protein |
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Exfoliation |
The process of shedding or sloughing off dead skin cells |
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Deepest layer of the epidermis |
Basal layer |
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Melanocyte |
Pigment containing cell in the epidermis |
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Melanin |
Dark brown or black pigment that gives color to the skin and hair |
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Dermis |
A thicker layer beneath the epidermis |
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Collagen |
Firm, white protein that allows the skin to be both firm and elastic |
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The dermis contains |
Arteries Veins Nerves Hair follicles Sebaceous glands Sweat glands |
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Abbreviations |
Biopsy- BX Culture and sensitivity- C&S Cancer- CA Dermatology-Derm Herpes simplex virus- HSV Incision and drainage- I&D Photodynamic therapy- PDT Systemic lupus erythematosus- SLE Subcutaneous- SQ or subcu Ultraviolet light B- UVB |
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