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20 Cards in this Set
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Calluses |
Skin is rubbed or pressed regularly causing thickened areas on palms and soles |
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Corns |
Keratinized conical masses on the toes |
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Cutaneous carcinomas |
Skin cancers originating from epithelial cells |
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Cutaneous melanomas |
Skin cancers arising from melanocytes |
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Cutaneous melanomas |
Skin cancers arising from melanocytes |
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Dermis |
Inner layer that contains connective tissue |
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Epidermis |
Outer layer of skin composed of striatified squamous epithelium |
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Epidermis |
Outer layer of skin composed of striatified squamous epithelium |
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Hair follicle |
Each hair develops from a group of epidermal cells at the base of a tubelike depression |
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Inflammation |
Normal response to injury or stress; wound and area around it usually becomes red and swollen |
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Synovial membranes |
Form the inner linings of th joint cavities between the ends of bones and movable joints |
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Keratinization |
Cytoplasm fills with strands of a tough, fibrous, waterproof keratin protein |
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Keratin |
Protein In epidermis, hair, and nails |
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Melanin |
Dark pigment that provides skin color |
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Mucous membranes |
Lines cavities and tubes that open to the outside of the body |
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Nails |
Protective coverings on the ends of fingers and toes |
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Serous membranes |
Line body cavities that last openings to the outside |
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Sebaceous glands |
Groups of specialized epithelial cells that are usually associated with hair follicles |
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Subcutaneous layer |
Masses of loose connective and adipose tissues that bind the skin to the underlying organs |
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Sweat glands |
Exocrine glands that are widespread in the skin |
