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anatomy quiz
pages 158-164
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Anatomy
12th Grade
10/14/2007

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epidermis  
Definition
composed of stratified squamous epithelium  no blood vesssels, except for at the stratum basale
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stratum basale 
Definition
a single row of cuboidal or columnar cells that divide and grow, also includes melanocytes.
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keratinization
Definition
cells begin to harden, waterproof, and die.
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stratum corneum
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many layers of keratinized, dead epithelial cells that are flattened and nonnucleated
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melanocytes
Definition
these cells produce the dark pigment melanin
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