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15 Cards in this Set
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epithelium
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cells covering external & internal surfaces of the body
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epidermis
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thin, cellular outer layers of the skin
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epidermins:
- squamous cell layer |
flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers of the epidermis
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epidermis:
- basal layer |
deepest region of the epidermis
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epidermis:
- basal layer: ~melanocyte |
a cell found in the basal layer that gives colour to the skin
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epidermis:
- basal layer: ~melanin |
dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes
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dermis
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dense, fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin (also known as the corium)
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sebaceous glands
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oil glands in the skin
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sebum
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oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands
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sudoriferous glands
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sweat glands (sudor=sweat)
(ferre=to bear) |
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subcutaneous tissue
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connective & adipose tissue layer just under the dermis
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collagen
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protein substance found in skin & connective tissue (koila=glue) (gen=producing)
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hair
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outgrowth of the skin composed of keratin
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nail
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outgrowth of the skin attached to the distal end of each finger & toe, composed of keratin
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keratin
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hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair & nails
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