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28 Cards in this Set
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Meissner Corpuscle
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receptor that mediates sensations of discriminative touch such as light versus deep pressure
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Keratin
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a tough, fibrous protein located in the epidermis that provides protection by waterproofing the skin
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Integumentary
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system that includes skin and its appendages such as hair, nails and glands
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Sudoriferous Glands (sweat)
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glands that help regulate body temperatures and eliminate wastes
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Melanocytes
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specialized cells in the epidermis that produce melanin or pigment; where skin pigment is synthesized
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Arrector Pili
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tiny muscles that pull hair upright
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Dermis
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true skin; made of connective tissue and blood vessels, nerve receptors, hair follicles, muscles and glands
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Subcutaneous Layer
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loose connective tissue layer that connects the dermis to underlying structures
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Pacinian Corpusle
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receptor that responds quickly to crude and deep pressure, and perceives proprioceptive information about joint position
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Sebaceous Glands (oil)
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glands that secrete a fatty substance, lubricating both hair and the epidermis
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Epidermis
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the outer region of the skin; composed of epithelial tissue; skin layer that contain melanocytes, nails and pore openings
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Hair Follicles
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structure that can become irritated during a massage because of allergies, hair pulling, and inadequate amounts of lubricant
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Hyperemia
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visible redness of the skin due to excessive blood flow
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Stratum Lucidum
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epidermal layer found only in the thick skin of the palms and soles
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Langerhan Cells
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epidermal cells that play a role in immunity; cells that trigger immunologic reactions
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Pallor
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term that denotes paleness of skin or lack of color
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Carotene
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substance that can give skin a yellow-golden color
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Elastin Fibers
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connective tissue component in the dermis that gives skin its elasticity and resilience
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Melanin
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skin pigment that helps serve as a protective shield from the damaging effects of sunlight
granules that give color to skin, hair and iris of the eye |
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Scar
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connective tissue that forms when the skin is injured
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Vitamin D
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vitamin synthesized in the skin with exposure to UV rays in sunlight
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Cyanosis
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term used to describe a blue or purple cast or color to skin; usually from hypoxia or ischemia
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Stratum Germinativum
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deepest epidermal layer; undergoes continuous cell division and generates all other layers
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Cuticle
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tough ridge of skin that grows out over the nail's base
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Superficial Fascia
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connective tissue layer that binds the dermis to underlying structures
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Nails
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thin, hard plates found on the distal ends of fingers and toes
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Keratinocytes
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epidermal cells that produce keratin
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Stratum Corneum
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outermost epidermal layer
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