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epidermis
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top layer of skins; the four layers, stratus corneum, granular, spinous, and granulycites, are constantly pushed up
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dermis
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middle layer of skin; contains many different glands and hair roots
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subcutaneous
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third layer of skin; contains adipose tissue
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ecorine gland
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produces sweat; develops from birth; located in dermis
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apocrine gland
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active at puberty; produces sweat; located in dermis
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stratum corneum
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the top layer of dead cells on the epidermis that is water-tight
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melanocytes
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in between granulocytes in epidermis; produces pigment call melanin, which darkens under sun
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arrecto pili
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muscles connected to hair structures; causes hair to stand on back of neck
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adipose tissues
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fatty tissue found in the subcutaneous layer; helps to insulate body
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