Details Title: Ch 5.1 - Integumentary System Description: Anatomical Terms; do reverse side first Total Flash Cards: 15 Created: 09/16/2009 09:01:59		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Classics Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term epithelium Definition cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body Term epidermis Definition thin. cellular outer later of the skin Term squamous cell layer Definition flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers of the epidermis Term basal layer Definition deepest region of the epidermis Term melanocyte Definition a cell found in the basal layer that gives color to the skin Term melanin Definition dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes Term dermis Definition dense, fibrous connective tissue later of the skin - corium Term sebaceous glands Definition oil glands in the skin Term sebum Definition oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands Term sudoriferous glands Definition sweat glands Term subcutaneous tissue Definition connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis Term collagen Definition protein substance found in skin and connective tissue Term hair Definition outgrowth of the skin composed of keratin Term nail Definition outgrowth of the skin attached to the distal end of each finger and toe, composed of keratin Term keratin Definition hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair and nails