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81 Cards in this Set
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Apocrine glands |
Coiled structures attached to hair follicles found in the underarm and genital areas attector |
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Arrector pili muscle |
Small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that causes goose bumps |
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Barrier Function |
Protective barrier of the epidermis; the corneum and intercellular matrix project 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 |
Fibrous, connective tissue made from protein; found in the reticular layer of the dermis; gives skin its firmness. |
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Corneocytes |
Stratum corneum cell; hardened, water-proof, protective keratinocytes; dead protein cells, dried out and lack nuclei. |
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Dermal Papillae |
Membranes of ridges and grooves that attach to the epidermis; contains nerve endings and supplies nourishment through capillaries to skin and follicles. |
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Dermis |
Support layer of connective tissue, collagen, and elastin below the epidermis. |
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Desmosomes |
Structures that assist in holding cells together; intercellular connections made of proteins. |
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Eccrine glands |
Sweat glands found all over body with openings on skin's surface through pores; not attached to hair follicles, secretions do not produce an offensive odor. |
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Elastin |
Protein fiber found in dermis; gives skin its elasticity and firmness |
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Elastin |
Protein fiber found in dermis; gives skin its elasticity and firmness |
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Epidermal Growth Factor |
EGF; stimulates cells to reproduce and heal. |
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Epidermis |
Outermost layer of skin; thin, protective layer with many cells, mechanisms and nerve endings. 5 layers: stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosm, stratum spinosum and stratum germinativum. |
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Eumelanin |
Type of melanin that is dark brown-black on color. |
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Fibroblast |
Cells that stimulates cells, collagen, and amino acids that form proteins |
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Follicles |
Hair follicles and sebaceous follicles are tubelike openings in the epidermis |
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Glycation |
Caused by an elevation in blood sugar, location is the binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule |
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Hair papillae |
Cone shaped elevations at the base of the focal that fit into the hair bulb. |
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Hair papillae |
Cone shaped elevations at the base of the focal that fit into the hair bulb. |
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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 skins surface |
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Intercellular matrix |
Lipid substances between corneum cells to protect the cells from water loss and irritation |
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Intercellular matrix |
Lipid substances between corneum cells to protect the cells from water loss and irritation |
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Keratin |
Fibrous proteins 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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Leukocytes |
White blood cells that have enzymes to digest and kill bacteria and parasites. White blood cells also respond to allergies. |
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Lymph vessels |
Located in the dermis, supply nourishment within the skin and remove waste. |
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Lymph vessels |
Located in the dermis, 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 stratum germinativum layer of epidermis. Protein that determines hair, eye, and skin color. |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced skin pigment granules in the basal layer. |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis. |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis. |
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Pheomelanin |
Type of melanin that is red and yellow in color. Two types of mountain, other is a eumelanin. |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis. |
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Pheomelanin |
Type of melanin that is red and yellow in color. Two types of mountain, other is a eumelanin. |
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Pores |
Tube like opening for sweat glands on the epidermis |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis. |
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Pheomelanin |
Type of melanin that is red and yellow in color. Two types of mountain, other is a eumelanin. |
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Pores |
Tube like opening for sweat glands on the epidermis |
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Reticular layer |
Deeper layer of dermis, supply skin with oxygen and nutrients. |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis. |
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Pheomelanin |
Type of melanin that is red and yellow in color. Two types of mountain, other is a eumelanin. |
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Pores |
Tube like opening for sweat glands on the epidermis |
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Reticular layer |
Deeper layer of dermis, supply skin with oxygen and nutrients. |
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Rosacea |
Chronic condition that appears on cheeks and nose, flushing redness. |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis. |
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Pheomelanin |
Type of melanin that is red and yellow in color. Two types of mountain, other is a eumelanin. |
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Pores |
Tube like opening for sweat glands on the epidermis |
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Reticular layer |
Deeper layer of dermis, supply skin with oxygen and nutrients. |
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Rosacea |
Chronic condition that appears on cheeks and nose, flushing redness. |
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Sebaceous glands |
Oil glands, protect surface of the skin |
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Melanocytes |
Cells are produced 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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Papillary layer |
Top layer of the dermis next to the epidermis. |
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Pheomelanin |
Type of melanin that is red and yellow in color. Two types of mountain, other is a eumelanin. |
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Pores |
Tube like opening for sweat glands on the epidermis |
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Reticular layer |
Deeper layer of dermis, supply skin with oxygen and nutrients. |
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Rosacea |
Chronic condition that appears on cheeks and nose, flushing redness. |
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Sebaceous glands |
Oil glands, protect surface of the skin |
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Sebum |
Oil that provides protection for epidermis from external factors and lubricates both the skin and hair. |
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Stratum corneum |
Horny layer, outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of corneocytes. |
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Subcutis tissue |
Fatty tissue found below the dermis that gives smoothness and Contor to the body, contains fat for use as energy. |
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T-cells |
Identify molecules that have foreign peptides and also help regulate immune response |
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UVA radiation |
Aging rays |
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UVB |
Burning rays |
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Tyrosinase |
Enzyme that stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin |