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layers of dermis
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epidermis and dermis
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epidermis
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stratified squamous epithelium. stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
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dermis
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dense connective tissue. papillary layer, reticulary layer
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keratin
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uppermost layer of skin. prevents water loss from body surface.
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finger prints
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pappilary paterns genetically determined with ridges well provided with sweat pores.
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sweat glands activated at puberty
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The apocrine glands are the glands that are activated at puberty. They are found mainly in the skin of the axilla, groin, areolae, and bearded areas of the face in adult males.
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epidermis
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1. stratum basale; closest to dermis, epidermal cells
2. stratum spinosum; stratum granulosum; 3. stratum lucidum; full of keratin. clear. only where skin is hairless and extra thick. 4.stratum corneum; 3/4 thickness |
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most superficial tissue of skin
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stratum corneum
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melanin
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pigment rangesfrom yellow to brown to black.
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melanocytes
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cells in stratum basale. sunlight stimulates production of melanin.
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melantonin
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Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain.plays a critical role in when we fall asleep and when we wake up.
Melatonin also helps control the timing and release of female reproductive hormones. |
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sebaceous glands
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oil glands, produce sebum. found all over body except palms of hands and soles of feet.
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white crescent of nail matrix
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thickened, responsible to nail growth.
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cyanosis
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appearance of blue color, due to hemoglobin being poorly oxygenated.
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