3. integumentary system Flashcards
1
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skin
A
the body’s largest organ, serving as a physical barrier between the external and internal enviornments while protecting and maintaining the body
2
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epidermis
A
the most superficial layer of the skin, provides the first barrier of protection from invasion of substances into the body
3
Q
dermis
A
the connective tissue layer beneath the epidermis
4
Q
hair
A
a keratinous strand produced by epithelial cells of hair follicles
5
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nail
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a keratinous structure produced by epithelial cells of the nail root
6
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exocrine glands
(sebaceous)
A
glands that secrete sebum (oily substance) normally associated with hair follicles
7
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exocrine glands
(sudoriferous)
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aka sweat glands
8
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eccrine glands
A
everywhere on skin, function soon after birth
9
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appocrine glands
A
axilla and anogenetial regions
