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Title: Ch 5.1 - Integumentary System

Description: Anatomical Terms; do reverse side first

Total Flash Cards: 15

Created: 09/16/2009 09:01:59

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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