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System consisting of the skin

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Integumentary

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The outermost layer of skin, the one that is visible

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Epidermis

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3
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The epidermis is made of large cells that look like the scales of a fish under the microscope known as

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Squamous cell

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4
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Under the epidermis lies deeper layer known as the

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Dermis

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5
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The dermis is home to

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Hair follicles, nerves, and glands

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6
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The roots of your hair

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Hair follicles

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These detect find pressure, deep pressure, temperature, and pain

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Nerves

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8
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Please release what to read the body of waste and to cool the body

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Sweat glands

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9
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This land secretes oil as a natural moisturizer for the skin and hair

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Sebaceous glands

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10
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Nails are made of a hard substance called

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Keratin

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The most common reason a person seeks medical care in relation to his or her skin is

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Rash

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12
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Usually, skin conditions are first described by their

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Location

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