Integument Flashcards
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skin
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comprised of two elements, the outermost epidermis and the underlying dermis; firmly anchored to the subcutaneous tissue
2
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epidermis
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the outermost layer of skin; consists of stratified epithelial cells
3
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dermis
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underlying layer of skin composed of connective tissues
4
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stratum corneum
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consists of tough, protective keratinized cells