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Ch 5.1 - Integumentary System
Anatomical Terms; do reverse side first
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Undergraduate 2
09/16/2009

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epithelium
Definition
cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body
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epidermis
Definition
thin. cellular outer later of the skin
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squamous cell layer
Definition
flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers of the epidermis
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basal layer
Definition
deepest region of the epidermis
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melanocyte
Definition
a cell found in the basal layer that gives color to the skin
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melanin
Definition
dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes
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dermis
Definition
dense, fibrous connective tissue later of the skin - corium
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sebaceous glands
Definition
oil glands in the skin
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sebum
Definition
oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands
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sudoriferous glands
Definition
sweat glands
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subcutaneous tissue
Definition
connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis
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collagen
Definition
protein substance found in skin and connective tissue
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hair
Definition
outgrowth of the skin composed of keratin
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nail
Definition
outgrowth of the skin attached to the distal end of each finger and toe, composed of keratin
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keratin
Definition
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair and nails
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