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Accessory Organs of the Skin
Accessory Organs of the Skin
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/12/2010

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Sebaceous Glands
Definition
produces an accumulation of oily material that is known as blackheads
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Arrector pili
Definition
tiny muscles, attached to hair follicles, that pull the hair upright during fright or cold
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sweat gland-eccrine
Definition
perspiration glands with a role in temperature controls
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hair follicle
Definition
sheath formed of both epithelial and connective tissues
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sweat gland-apocrine
Definition
less numerous type of perspiration-producing gland; found mainly in the pubic and axillary regions
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hair
Definition
found everywhere on the body except the palms of hands and soles of feet
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hair
Definition
primarily dead/keratinized cells
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cutaneous receptors
Definition
specialized nerve endings that respond to temperature, touch, etc.
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sebaceous glands
Definition
secretes a lubricant for hair and skin
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nail
Definition
"sports" a lunula and cuticle
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