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Chapter 5 Integumentry System Flashcards

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Epidermis

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Contains no nerves, outermost layer of protection

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Skin

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Contains dermis, hypodermis, and epidermis

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Dermis

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Makes up most of skin, made of dense irregular connective tissue

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Melanin

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Skin pigment in the deepest layers of the epidermis

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Skin Appendages

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Hairs, sebaceous/sweat glands, nails

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Sweat glands

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Prevent overheating of body

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Sebaceous Glands

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Secerete sebum that lubricates hair and skin

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Melanoma

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Skin cancer

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Carcinoma

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Cancer that develops from epithelial cells

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Burn

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Tissue damage that can cause cell death comes in 3 degrees

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