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19 Cards in this Set
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Name the 3 layers of the skin?
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Epidermis, Dermis Subcutaneous
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The outer layer is called? It contains no blood vessels. It relies on the dermis for oxygen and nutrients.
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The Epidermis
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The deepest layer on the epidermis is called?
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Stratus Germinatnum or Stratum Basale (mitosis occurs here)
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The outer layer of the epidermis is called?
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Statum Corneum
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The protien in the epidermis which is used as a waterproofing protien is called.
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Keratin
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Another protien that the cells in the epidermis produce is called? It gives color (pigment) to the skin, eyes & hair.
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Melanocytes
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The layer of skin under the epidermis that supplies it with oxygen and nutrients is called?
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Dermis
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Thick layer under the epidermis and is called Coreum or True Skin. Nerve & blood cells originate from here.
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Dermis
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2 characterists of the Dermis
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Strength & Elasticity
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What allows the skin to contract and stretch?
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Elastin
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What gives mechanical strength to the skin?
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Collagen
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Name 3 types of glands?
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Sweat Glands, Oil Glands and Ceruminous Glands
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Sweat Glands are called?
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Sudoriferous Glands
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2 types of sweat glands are?
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Eccrine & Apocrine Glands
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These glands are found all over the body and open up to the surface of the pores. Function is temp regulation?
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Eccrine Glands
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Which gland is concentrated in the axilla and the inguinal region (groin). Most active when stressful & emotional & sexual situtations?
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Apocrine Glans.
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These glands are called Sebaceous Glands and are concentrated on face and scalp. Maintain moisture
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Oil Glands
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These glands line the outer ear canal. Keeps eardrum moist and prevents drying and cracking -its protective.
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Ceruuminous Glands
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The layer under the dermis and is attached to the skeletal muscle and connects skin the the muscle is called?
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The Subcutenous Tissue
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