Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology Chapter 4

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Apocrine gland

Back 1

The less numerous type of sweat gland; produces a secretion containing water, salts, proteins, and fatty acids.

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Squamous

Back 2

(1) flat, scalelike; (2) pertaining to flat, thin cells that form the free surface of some epithelial tissues.

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Pleura

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Two-layered serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the external surface of the lung.

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Malignant

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Life threatening; pertains to neoplasms that spread and lead to death, such as cancer.

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Epidermis

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Superficial layer of the skin; composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.

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Dermatitis

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An inflammation of the skin; nonspecific skin allergies.

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Integumentary system

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Skin and its derivatives; provides the external protective covering of the body.

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Sebaceous glands (oil glands)

Back 8

Epidermal glands that produce and oily secretion called sebum.

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Sweat gland

Back 9

See Sudoriferous gland.

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Allergy (hypersensitivity)

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Overzealous immune response to an otherwise harmless antigen.

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Melanin

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Dark pigment formed by cells called melanocytes; imparts color to skin and hair.

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Ulcer

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Lesion or erosion of the mucous membrane, such as gastric ulcer of stomach.

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Serous fluid

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Clear, watery fluid secreted by cells of a serous membrane.

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Synovial membrane

Back 14

Membrane that lines the capsule of a synovial joint.

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Sudoriferous gland

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Epidermal gland that produces sweat.

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Mucus

Back 16

A sticky, thick fluid secreted by mucous glands and mucous membranes; keeps the free surface of membranes moist.

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Sebum

Back 17

Oily secretion of sebaceous glands.

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Acne

Back 18

Inflammatory disease of the skin; infection of the sebaceous glands.

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Peritoneum

Back 19

Serous membrane lining the interior of the abdominal cavity and covering the surfaces of abdominal organs.

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Dermis

Back 20

Layer of skin deep to the epidermis; composed of dense irregular tissue.

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Cutaneous membrane

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The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers.

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Exocrine glands

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Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a particular site.

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Keratin

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Water-soluble protein found in the epidermis, hair, and nails that makes those structures hard and water-repellent; precursor is keratohyalin.

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Subcutaneous

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Beneath the skin.

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Mucous membranes

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Membranes that form the linings of body cavities open tot he exterior (digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts).

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Stratum

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A layer.

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Arrector pili

Back 27

Tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; cause the hair to stand upright when activated.

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Serous membrane

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Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body (except for joint cavities); serosa.

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Melanocyte

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A cell that produces melanin.

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Articular capsule

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Double-layered capsule composed of an outer fibrous capsule line by synovial membrane; encloses the joint cavity of a synovial joint.