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63 Cards in this Set
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Apocrine Glands |
Coiled structures attached to hair follicles found in the underarm and genital areas that secrete sweat. |
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Arrector Pill Muscle |
Small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose flesh when the appendage contracts, sometimes called goose bumps and papillae. |
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Barrier Function |
Protective barrier of the epidermis; the corneum and intercellular matrix protect the surface from irritation and dehydration. |
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Ceramides |
Glycolipid materials that are a natural part of skin's intercellular matrix and barrier function. |
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Collagen |
Cypress, connective tissue made from proteins; found in the reticular layer of the dermis; give skin it's firmness. Topically, a large, long chain molecular protein in that lies on the top of the skin and binds water; derived from the placentas of cows or other sources. |
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Corneocytes |
Another name for a stratum corneum cell. Hardened, waterproof, protective keratinocytes; these "dead" protein cells are dried out and lack nuclei. |
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Dermal papillae |
Membranes of ridges and grooves that attach the epidermis; contains nerve endings and supplies nurse meant through capillaries to skin and follicles. |
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Dermal papillae |
Membranes of ridges and grooves that attach the epidermis; contains nerve endings and supplies nurse meant through capillaries to skin and follicles. |
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Dermis |
Also known as the derma, corium, cutis or true skin; support layer of connective tissue, collagen and elastin below the epidermis |
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Desmosomes |
The structures that assist in holding cells together; intercellular connections made of proteins. |
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Eccrine Glands |
Sweat glands found all over the body with openings on the skin surface through pores; not attached to hair follicles, secretions do not produce an offensive odor. |
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Eccrine Glands |
Sweat glands found all over the body with openings on the skin surface through pores; not attached to hair follicles, secretions do not produce an offensive odor. |
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Elastin |
Protein fiber found in the dermis; gives skin it's elasticity and firmness. |
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Epidermal growth factor |
Abbreviated EGF; stimulates cells to reproduce and heal. |
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Epidermis |
Outermost layer of skin; then, protective layer with many cells, mechanisms, and nerve endings. It is made up of five layers: stratum corny him, Stratham lucidum, Stratham granulosum, Stratham Spinoza him, and Stratham Germinativum. |
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Epidermis |
Outermost layer of skin; then, protective layer with many cells, mechanisms, and nerve endings. It is made up of five layers: stratum corny him, Stratham lucidum, Stratham granulosum, Stratham Spinoza him, and Stratham Germinativum. |
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Eumelanin |
A type of melanin that is dark brown to black in color. People with dark colored skin mostly produce eumelanin. There are two types of melanin; the other type is pheomelanin. |
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Fibroblasts |
Cells that stimulate cells, collagen and amino acids that form protein. |
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Follicles |
Hair follicles and sebaceous follicles are tube like openings in the epidermis. |
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Glycation |
Caused by elevation in blood sugar, Glycation is the bindingof the protein molecule to glucose molecule resulting in the formation of damage, nonfunctioning structures, known as advanced glycation and products. Glycation alters protein structures and decreases biological activity. |
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Hair papillae |
Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb. The papillae are filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and follicle nourishment. |
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Hair papillae |
Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb. The papillae are filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and follicle nourishment. |
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Hyaluronic acid |
Hydrating fluids found in the skin; Hydrophilic agent with water binding properties. |
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Hair papillae |
Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb. The papillae are filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and follicle nourishment. |
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Hyaluronic acid |
Hydrating fluids found in the skin; Hydrophilic agent with water binding properties. |
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Hydrolipidic |
Hydrolipidic film is an oil water balance that protects the skin's surface |
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Intercellular matrix |
Lipid substances between corneum cells the protect the cells from water loss and irritation |
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Intercellular matrix |
Lipid substances between corneum cells the protect the cells from water loss and irritation |
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Keratin |
Fibrous protein of cells that is also the principal component of skin, hair, and nails; provides resiliency and protection. |
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Keratinocytes |
Epidermal cells composed of keratin, lipids and other proteins |
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Langerhans immune cells |
Guard cells of the immune system cents unrecognized foreign invaders, such as bacteria and then process these antigens for removal through the lymph system |
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Leukocytes |
White blood cells that have enzymes to digest and kill bacteria and parasites. These white blood cells also respond allergies |
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Lymph vessels |
Located in the dermis, the supply nourishment within the skin and remove waste. |
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Lymph vessels |
Located in the dermis, the supply nourishment within the skin and remove waste. |
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Melanin |
Tiny grains of pigment that are produced by melanocytes and deposited into cells in the string in German it to them layer of the epidermis and in the papillary layer of the dermis. It is a protein that determines hair, I, and skin color; a defense mechanism to protect skin from the sun. |
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Melanocytes |
Cells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer |
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Melanosomes |
Pigment caring granules that produce melanin, a complex protein. |
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Melanosomes |
Pigment caring granules that produce melanin, a complex protein. |
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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis |
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Melanosomes |
Pigment caring granules that produce melanin, a complex protein. |
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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis |
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Pheomelanin |
A type of melanin that is red and yellow in color. People with light colored skin most likely produce pheomelanin. These are two types of melanin; the other is eumelanin. |
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Pores |
Tubelike opening for sweat glands on the epidermis. |
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Pores |
Tubelike opening for sweat glands on the epidermis. |
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Reticular layer |
Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains fat cells, blood vessels, sudoriferous glands which are sweat glands, hair follicles, lymph vessels, arrector pill muscles, sebaceous (oil) glands and nerve endings. |
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Sebaceous glands |
Also known as oil glands; protect the surface of the skin. Sebaceous glands are appendages connected to follicles. |
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Sebum |
Oil that provides protection for the epidermis from external factors and lubricates both the skin and hair. |
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Stratum corneum |
Also known as horny layer; outermost layer of epidermis, composed of corneocytes. |
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Stratum corneum |
Also know. As horny layer, outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of corneocytes. |
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Stratum corneum |
Also know. As horny layer, outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of corneocytes. |
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Stratum germinativum |
Also known as basal cell layer, active layer of the epidermis above the papillary layer of the dermis; cell mitosis takes place here that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth. |
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Stratum granulosum |
Also known as granular layer, layer of the epidermis composed of cells filled with keratin resemble granules; replaces cells shed from the stratum corneum. |
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Stratum lucidum |
Clear transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corny him; biggest on the palms of hands and soles of feet. |
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Stratum spinosum |
Also known as the spiny layer, layer of the epidermis above the Stratham German it to them later containing desmosomes, The intercellular connections made of proteins. |
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Subcutaneous layer |
Also known as hypodermis; subcutaneous adipose (fat) tissue located beneath the dermis; a proactive cushion and energy storage for the body |
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Subcutus tissue |
Also known as adipose tissue; fatty tissue found below the dermis but give smoothness and contour to the body, contains that for used as energy, and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin |
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Sudoriferous glands |
Also known as sweat glands; excrete perspiration, regulate body temperature, and detoxify the body by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals. |
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T cells |
Identify molecules that have foreign peptides and also help regulate immune response. |
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Telangiectasia |
Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended, blood vessels; commonly called couperose skin. |
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Transpidermal water loss |
Abbreviated TEWL; water loss caused by evaporation of the skin's surface. |
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Tyrosinase |
The enzyme that stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin |
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UVA radiation |
Also known as aging raised; longer wavelengths ranging between 320 to 400 nano meters that penetrate deeper into the skin then UVB; cause genetic damage and cell death. UVA contributes to up to 95% of the sun culture violent radiation. |
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UVB radiation |
Also known as burning raise; UVB wavelength range between 290 to 320 nm. UVB rays have shorter burning wavelengths that are stronger and more damaging than UVA rays. UVB causes burning of the skin as well as tanning, skin eating and cancer. |
