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Chapter 6: Integumentary System
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12/05/2011
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Term
cut-
 Definition
[skin]
subcutaneous: beneath the skin
Term
derm-
 Definition
[skin]
dermis: inner layer of skin
Term
epi-
 Definition
[upon]
epidermis: outer layer of skin
Term
follic-
 Definition
[small bag]
hair follicle: tubelike depression in which a hair develops
Term
kerat-
 Definition
[horn]
keratin: protein produced as epidermal cells die and harden
Term
melan-
 Definition
[black]
melanin: dark pigment produced by certain cells
Term
seb-
 Definition
[grease]
sebaceous gland: gland that secretes an oily substance
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