Epidermis Flashcards
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melanocyte
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Cell found mainly in the stratum basale; produces the brown or black pigment melanin.
2
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epidermis
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stratified squamous epithelium tissue that contains no blood vessels
3
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The five layers of the epidermis
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1) stratum basale (deepest)
2) stratum spinosum
3) stratum granulosum
4) stratum lucidum - transparent
5) stratum corneum
4
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thick skin
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Skin in the palms, soles, and tips of the digits; has all five epidermal strata.
5
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thin skin
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Skin over most of the body, usually without a stratum lucidum; has fewer layers of cells than thick skin.
6
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cyanosis
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decrease in O2 giving the skin a blue appearance
7
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erythema
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increase in blood flow giving the skin a red appearance
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