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| The integumentary consists of two main layers |
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| The outerlayer is called epidermis and the inner is called the dermis |
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| The epidermis consists of?? |
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| epithelial cells and contains no blood vessels or nerves |
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| The reproductive layer that derives its nourishments; the pigments responsible 4 skin and hair color is produced here |
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| Recieves the daughter cells produced by mitosis in the stratum basale. these cells have a spiny prickly appearance |
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| Spiny cells move toward the outer surface of the body, flatten and grannular shape. process of keratinization occurrs here. |
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| hard fibrous waterproof protein that is found in the hair,nails,and epidermis |
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| thick skin; palms of the hands and soles of the feet |
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| approx. 2o layers of cells in various stages |
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| The dermis has two distinct divisions? |
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Reticular layer: thick deep layer tat provides collegen 4 strength and elastin 4 pliability of the skin
Papillary layer: papilla or projection which are the ground work of the fingers |
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| Or called hypodermis consists of adipose fat and loose connective tissue providing insulation 2 the organs |
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| Accessory structures of the integumentary system |
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| hair, nails, and certain glands |
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| sebaceous glands r the oil producing gland |
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| The oil tat is produced is called sebum |
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| helps w/fluid regulation and also keeps the skin and hair soft pliable |
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| are stimulated by sex hormones |
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| sudoriferous glands are sweat glands |
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| Two main types: merocrine and apocrine |
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