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anatomy quiz

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Subject

Anatomy

Level

12th Grade

Created

10/14/2007

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Term

epidermis

Definition

composed of stratified squamous epithelium no blood vesssels, except for at the stratum basale

Term

stratum basale

Definition

a single row of cuboidal or columnar cells that divide and grow, also includes melanocytes.

Term

keratinization

Definition

cells begin to harden, waterproof, and die.

Term

stratum corneum

Definition

many layers of keratinized, dead epithelial cells that are flattened and nonnucleated

Term

melanocytes

Definition

these cells produce the dark pigment melanin