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Dermis Papillary Layer
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superficial layer of dermis, areolar tissue, produce fingerprints and other ridges, allows heat to radiate to the skin, contains free nerve endings and touch receptors
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Dermis Reticular Layer
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Deepest skin layer, dense irregular ct; contains arteries, veins, sweat and subaceous glands, and pressure receptors
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Arrector Pili Muscle
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small muscle that connects each hair follicle to he papillary layer of dermis. When muscle contracts during cold or freight, hair follicles are pulled upright producing goosebumps
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Sebaceous (Oil) Glands
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found all over except on palms and soles, ducts empty into a hair follicle, secrete sebum which is an oily substance that acts as a lubricant to keep skin soft and moist, keeps hair from becoming brittle
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Eccrine sweat glands
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produce sweat primarily of water, salt, and urea. body's cooling system
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Apocrine sweat glands
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found in axillary and genital areas, secrete milky protein and fat rich substance containing salt, water, and urea. Good nutrient for microorganisms on skin
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Mucous Membrane
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epithelial cells resting on loose ct called the lamina propria, lubricates lines all cavities open to exterior; respiratory, digestive, and urogenital tracts
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Cutaneous Membrane
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the skin, a dry membrane with keratinizing epithelium. protects and keeps skin moist. Contains sweat glands.
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Serous Membrane
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epithelial membranes composed of simple squamous epithelium on areolar connective tissue. parietal layer lines body cavity, visceral layer covers organs, lubricates and reduces friction between organs
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