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24 Cards in this Set
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Hypodermis, dermis, epidermis |
3 layers of skin from deep to superficial |
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Stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale |
Sub-layers of thin epidermis superficial to deep |
Soles and palms |
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Stratum lucid |
Extra layer between stratum corneum and stratum granulosum in thick skin |
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Papillary and reticular |
Sub-layers of dermis |
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Areolar/loose connective tissue |
Found in papillary layer |
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Dense irregular connective tissue |
Reticular layer tissue type |
Withstand tension |
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Free nerve endings |
Cells responsible for light touch, tickle, itch, pain; found in papillary layer |
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Lamellar corpuscle |
Responsible for deep pressure sensation; reticular layer |
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Melanocytes |
Epidermal cells give skin pigment which blocks UV rays, protecting DNA |
By secreting melanine |
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Stratum basale |
Layer of epidermis is actively dividing and becomes karetinized in most cases to waterproof |
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Stratum corneum |
Largest layer, no nuclei, primary abrasion protection |
Stratified squamous |
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Stratum granulosum |
Granules accumulate in this epidemic layer |
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Keratinocytes |
Cell in epidermis that waterproofs skin |
Keratin |
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Hair shaft |
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Arrector pili |
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Sebaceous gland |
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Hair bulb |
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Capillary loop (Blood vessel) |
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Hair root |
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Hair matrix |
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Grows hair |
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Hair papilla |
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Nail plate |
Superficial part of nail |
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Nail bed |
Skin under nail plate |
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Nail matrix |
Produces new cells |
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