coach jackson (health ) Flashcards
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epidermis
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is the outer thinner layer of the skin
2
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dermis
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the thicker layer of the skin beneath the epidermis
3
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melanin
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a pigment that gives the skin , hair and iris eyes their color
4
Q
sebaceous glands
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structures within the skin that produce an oily secretion called sebum
5
Q
hair follicles
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sacs it cavities that surround the roots of hair
6
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melanoma
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the most serious form of skin cancer
7
Q
periodontium
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the area immediately around the tooth
8
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pulp
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the tissue that contains the blood vessels and nerves of a tooth
9
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plaque
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is a combination of bacteria and particles such as small bits of food
10
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halitosis
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bad breath
