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| The largest organ in the body |
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| Stores fat, and contains blood vessels that supply the skin. |
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| Undergo keratinzation as they mature and are pushed toward the surface.(Makeing the hard) |
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| The outermost layer, composed of dead epidermal cells. |
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| Protects underlying tissues against water loss, mechanical injury, and the effects of harmful chemicals. |
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| Has hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. |
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| From epidermal cells at the base of a tublike hair follicle. |
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| A bundle of smooth muscle cells is attached to each hair follicle. |
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| Secrete sebum, which helps keep the skin and hair soft and waterproof. |
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| Primarily water but also has salt and wastes. |
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| Respond to elevated body temperature |
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| Respond to emotional stress |
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| Form in large, open wounds as part of the healing process. |
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