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the outer layer of skin
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epidermis
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the layer of skin beneath the epidermis
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dermis
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a sac in the dermis from which hair grows
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hair follicle
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a fatty layer of skin which stores water and energy
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subcutaneous
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an oily substance produced by the oil glands
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sebum
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coloring matter
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pigment
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a dark-colored pigment
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melanin
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a person whose skin has no pigment
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albino
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any substance which destroys pathogens and thus prevents infection
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antiseptic
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a cream or lotion which screens out ultraviolet rays
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sunscreen
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a thick, hard layer of epidermis is called a
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callus
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excessive rubbing of the epidermis may cause a
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blister
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the most harm caused by overexposure to the sun is
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skin cancer
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the signs of infection are
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swelling and redness
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hair and nails are part of the
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epidermis
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