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Stratum Corneum |
The outer layer of skin. |
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Stratum Granulosm |
A layer of cells in the epidermis. |
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Sebaceous |
A small gland in the skin which secretes oily matter. (relating to oil or fat) |
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Matrix |
Hair follicle |
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A.Inner root sheath B.Outer root sheath |
A.Located between the outer root sheath and hair shaft. B.Encloses the inner root sheath and hair shaft |
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Papilla |
Below the matrix |
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Sweat gland |
A small gland that secretes water. In the dermis of the skin. |
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Nerve |
A fiber that transmits impulses. |
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Adipose Tissue |
Fatty layer of the skin |
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Subcutaneous Fascia (hypodermis) |
Lowest most layer in vertebrates. |
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Dermis or Corium |
Thick layer of tissue below the epidermis that form the true skin |
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Dermal Papilla |
At the surface of the skin in hands and feet. |
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Capillaries |
Blood vessels that form a network. |
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Arrector Pili Muscle |
Small muscles attached to hair follicles. |
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Motor Nerve |
A nerve carrying impulses form the brain to the muscles. |
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Shaft |
The part of hair projecting beyond the skin. |