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stratum granulosum
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keratinization begins in this layer
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stratum corneum
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most superficial layer of the epidermis
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stratum lucidum
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seen only in thick skin
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stratum basale
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contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and tactile cells
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stratum spinosum
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ketatinocytes attached to neighbors by desmosomes
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mealosomes are transferred to keratinocytes in the stratum basale vis the process of ___________ or exocytosis
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phagocytosis
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the main function of melanin pigment is to protect the ______ of keratinocytes from UV radiation.
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nucleus
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body temp is influenced in two structures located in the dermis, ____ and ________
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blood vessels, and sweat glands
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at puberty, terminal hair replaces _____ hair in the _____ and _______ regions of the body
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vellus, armpits and pubic
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some cells in the epidermis produce ________ when exposed to UV radiation. this substance travels through the kidneys when tranformed into _______
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cholecelciferol, calcitroil,
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