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14 Cards in this Set
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what are the layers of the skin from superficial to deep?
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corneum
lucidum granulosum spinosum basale |
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what are the most abundant cells of the epithelium?
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keratinocytes
found in all layers |
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what are macrophages in the immune response found in the stratum spinosum?
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langerhan's cells
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where are melanocytes found?
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stratum basale
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what are merkel cells?
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sensory receptors
found in the stratum basale |
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what are stretch marks?
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torn collagen
striae |
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what kinds of connective tissue are found in the hypodermis?
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areolar and adipose CT
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what happens in male pattern baldness?
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terminal hair turns to vellus hair
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what is fine downy hair on fetuses?
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lanugo
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what is regular hair on arms and legs-fine hair?
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vellus
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what is pubic hair, hair on head, and men's facial hair referred to as?
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terminal
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what is it called when women lost hair on their head?
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difuse hair loss
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what is the most common type of skin cancer?
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basal cell, least dangerous
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what is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?
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malignant melanoma
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