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| study of the structure, function, and disorders of the integumentary system |
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| superficial, thin layer made up of stratified squamous epithelial tissue and is avascular |
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| deep, thick layer made up of connective tissue and is vascular |
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| made up of areolar and adipose tissue, deep to the dermis |
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| prevent dehydration, protection, defense against microorganisms, regulate body temperature, make Vitamin D, sensation |
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| series of ridges and grooves that increase surface area |
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| small, nipple-shaped structures that project into the undersurface of the epidermis |
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| tactile receptors located in the dermal papillae also known as Meissner corpuscle |
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| smooth muscle that extends from the superficial dermis to the dermal root sheath around the side of the hair follicle |
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| pressure sensitive nerve endings |
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| cells that participate in immune responses; recognize microbes and destroy them |
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| cells that detect touch sensations |
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| tough, fibrous protein that helps protect the skin from abrasions, heat, microbes and chemicals |
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| yellow-red or brown-black pigment that contributes to skin color |
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| ability to return to original shape after stretching |
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| superficial portion of the hair |
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| surrounds the root of the hair consists of the external and internal root sheath |
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| onion-shaped structure at the base of the hair follicle. nourishes the hair follicle |
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| simple, branched acinar oil glands and secretes to the epidermis |
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| releases sweat onto the epidermis |
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| simple, coiled tubular glands that secrete sweat onto the surface of the skin |
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| simple, coiled tubular glands that secrete oils through the armpit, groin, axilla, areolae and beard region of men |
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| modified sweat glands present in the external ear that impedes the entrance of foreign bodies |
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| tightly packed, hard, dead, keratinized epidermal cells covering the dorsal surface of the digits |
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| visible portion of the nail |
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| nail body that extends past the distal end of the digits |
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| portion of the nail that is buried in a fold of the skin |
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| whitish, crescent-shaped area of the proximal end of the nail body |
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| thick layer of stratum corneum that secures the nail bed to the fingertip |
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| narrow band of epidermis that extends from and adheres to the lateral border of the nail wall |
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| epithelium proximal to the nail root that contains dividing cells that produces new nail cells |
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| protect distal end of digit, support, allows for grasping and manipulation of small objects |
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