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20 Cards in this Set
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Epidermis
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outermost covering
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Melanin
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can have a black, brown or yellow tint
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Subcutaneous
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adipose layer
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Shaft
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protrudes from skin surface
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Keratin
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nonliving protein substance
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Dermis
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considered the true layer of skin
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Sudoriferous
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sweat gland
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Hair Follicle
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tube that holds the hair root
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Arrector Pili
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smooth muscle causing "goosebumps"
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Matrix
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another term for nailbed
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Avascular
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no blood vessels present
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Melanocytes
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cells that contain skin pigment
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Albinism
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caused by a absence of melanin
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Papillae
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protrudes from skin surface
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Cortex
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the outer cuticle layer of the hair shaft
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Root
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the part of the hair implanted in the skin
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Sebaceous Glands
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they produce a thick, oily substance
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Sebum
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lubricate the skin, keeping it soft and pliable
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Papilla
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contains capillaries that nourish the hair follicle
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Alopecia
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baldness
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