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15 Cards in this Set
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epithelium
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cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body
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epidermis
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thin, cellular outer layer of the skin
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squamos cell layer
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flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers of the epidermis
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basal layer
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deepest region of the epidermis
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melanocyte
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a cell found in the basal layer that gives color to the skin
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melanin
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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 the 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
(sudore = sweaet; ferre = to bear) |
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subcutaneous tissue
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connective and adipose tissue layere just under the dermis
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collagen
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protein substance found 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 attached to the distal end of each finger and toe, composed of kertatin
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keratin
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hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and naild
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