Integentary System Vocab Flashcards
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Epidermis
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The top layer of skin
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Melatonin
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A hormone that controls the color of your skin
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Dermis
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Second layer of skin
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Subcutaneous
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The third layer of skin
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Keratinize
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When skin becomes hard and creates nails and hair
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Sudorfierous
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Sweat glands
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Sebaceous
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Oil glands
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Acne
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An inflammation of the sebaceous glands
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Athletes foot
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A common foot infection caused by tinea
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Ringworm
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A common infection cause by tinea
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Jock itch
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An infection around the groin area caused by tinea
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Skin cancer
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Uncontrolled growth of cells due to overexposure to the sun
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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The most common form of skin cancer
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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The second most common form of skin cancer
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Melanoma
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The least common form of skin cancer also the most dangerous
