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consist of outer protective body

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integumentary system

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outer protective body

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integument

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the integument of these varies from simple plasma membrane of protozoans to a single epithelial layer of columnar cells that may either be ciliated or it may secrete cuticle or shell of multicellular invertebrates

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invertebrates

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in them, the integument is composed of skin and skin derivatives, is differentiated into epidermis and dermis that are made up of: epidermis and dermis

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vertebrates

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part of the skin that is the epithelial tissue

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epidermis

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part of the skin that is the connective tissuee

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dermis

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the overlying, thinner epidermis of ectodermal origin

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protective layer

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origin of the underlying, thicker dermis that contains many structures that account for the other important functions that the integument performs

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mesodermal

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function of the integumentary system that shields all animals against all kinds of environmental dangers:

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protection

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example of environmental dangers that the integumentary system protects

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pathogenic invasion
ionizing radiation
desiccation or osmotic shock
physical insult/injury

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perspiration that occurs in mammals contains water, salts, and wastes such as urea, are excreted through their integument

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excretion

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function of the integumentary system where there is a sweating among vertebrates duringtimes of strenuous activities or high environmental temperatures helps rid of the body of excess heat. It helps the body to maintain homeostasis.

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body temperature regulation (thermoregulationn)

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function of integumentary system where Langerhans cells of the mammalian skin recognize and ingest foreign substances that have found their way into the body

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immune function

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function of integumentary system where in mammals, upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, modified cholesterol molecules in the epidermis are converted to vitamins D

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vitamin D synthesis

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function of integumentary system where the skin has many sensory receptors that provide organisms information about the external environmental condition

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cutaneous sensation

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serves ats the outermost covering in some protozoa, where food uptake and exchange of respiratory gases also occur

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plasma membrane

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it is a thick protein coat overlying the plasma membrane that provides additional protection in Paramecium sp.

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rigid pellicle

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in these, they are provided with a layer of epidermis which also functions in respiration

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sponges, jellyfish, flatworms, roundworms, and earthworms

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in these, epidermis contains structure that secretes the calcium carbonate of the shell

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molluscan

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in them, they have developed a more complex integument, consisting of cuticle, simple epidermis, layer of connective tissue, layer of reflecting cells (iridocytes), and thicker layer of connective tissue

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cephalopod mollusks (squid and octopuses)

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reflecting cells

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iridocytes

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they have the most complex of invertebrate integuments consisting of a single-layered epidermis (or hypodermis), which secretes a complex cuticle of two zones

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arthropods

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two zones of the cuticle

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procuticle
epicuticle

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composed of protein and chitin and the epicuticle

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procuticle

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nonchitinous complex of proteins and lipids providing a proteins and lipids providing a protective moisture-proofing barriers to the integument

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epicuticle

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its integument serves such as flexible, protective covering for its skeleton and internal organs

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sea star

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major layers of the vertebrate inegument

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epidermis
dermis
hypodermis

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outermost layer which is consisting of stratified squamous epithelium organized into 4-5 sublayers depending on the skin type

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epidermis

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consist of variable rows of flat, keratinized, dead cells that are effective water-repellent barrier and protect underlying laye

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stratum corneum

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Present in all vertebrates, except among fishes

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stratum corneum

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consist of several rows of clear, flat, dead cells that contain eleidin that is formed from keratohyalin and eventually will become keratin

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stratum lucidum

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Occurs only in the thick of the skin and the palms and soles of mammals

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stratum lucidum

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consist of 3-5 rows of flat cells that contain lamellar granules, called keratohylin, which produce a lipid waterproof sealant that is present in reptiles, birds, and mammals

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stratum granulosum

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lamellar granules in the stratum granulosum

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keratohylin

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consist of prickle-cell layer of 8-10 rows of polyhedral cells that have tiny “bridges” that connect them to adjacent cells;

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stratum spinosum

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present in all vertebrates except in fishes

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stratum spinosum

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consist of a single row of cuboidal to columnar cells that constantly undergo rapid cell division

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stratum germinativum/basale

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layer consisting of tactile discs (receptors sensitive to touch), melanocytes, and Langerhans cells (sensitive to UV radiation). Present in all vertebrates

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stratum germinativum/basale

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mammalian skin consist of the following cell types

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keratinocytes
merkel cells

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the most numerous epidermal cells that undergo keratinization

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keratinocytes

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found in association with sensory neurons in the area where epidermis meets the dermis.

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merkel cells

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functions as sensory receptor, providing information about objects contacting the skin

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merkel disk

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are macrophages derived from the bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis where they ingest foreign substances, which are presented to white blood cells for final destruction

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langerhans cells

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spider-shaped cells located at the base of the epidermis

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melanocytes

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responsible for the production of melanin, an important pigment that absorbs the harmful ultraviolet radiation and also imparts the skin color

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melanocytes

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an important pigment that absorbs the harmful ultraviolet radiation and also imparts the skin color

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melanin

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refers to the inner, thicker layer beneath the epidermis, which contains several structures, including nerves, sensory receptors, blood vessels, and adipose tissue.

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dermis

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Contains additional structures, such as oil glands and smooth muscle which are present only in birds and mammals

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dermis

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only present in mammals

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sweat glands

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Houses the following epidermal derivatives: hair/pili, glands, nails, cutaneous receptors, horns/antlers, beaks, bills, scales, feathers, hoof, scutes and plates

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dermis

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generally for protection and is usually associated with sebaceous gland and hair follicle

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hair/pili

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parts of the hair

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hair root (cuticle, cortex, medulla)
hair shaft

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usually associated with hair follicles, secretes oil/sebum

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sebaceous glands

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location of sebaceous glands

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lips
glans penis
labia minora
eyelid glands
skin of breasts
face
neck
upper chest

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inflammation of sebaceous glands can result in

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blackheads
pimples

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type of sudoriferous glands

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eccrine sweat glands
apocrine sweat glands

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most common and distributed almost all throughout the skin of the body and most numerous in the palms and soles

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eccrine sweat glands

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Function throughout life of the individual and produce a more water secretion

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eccrine sweat glands

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found mainly in the skin of the armpit, pubic region, and areolae of breasts

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apocrine sweat glands

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Begin to function at puberty and produce and secrete a more viscous secretion

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apocrine sweat glands

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Stimulated during emotional stress and excitement

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apocrine sweat glands

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located in the ear, secretes cerumen/earwax

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Ceruminous

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plates of very hard, keratinized and tightly packed cells

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parts of the nail

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nail root
nail body (lumula, eponychium, free edge)

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cutaneous receptors

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pacinian corpuscles
meissner corpuscle
naked nerve endings
ruffini’s corpuscle
end bulb of krause

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paired growths on the head of certain ungulate animals

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horn/antlers

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the strong horny outer pats of a bird’s mouth that stick out from its head

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Take many different shapes adapted to the eating habits of individual bird species

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consisting of two pointed jaws protected by a horny covering

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Blunt-ended

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pointed curved nail at the end of each toe in birds, some reptiles, and some mammals

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any one of the small flat bony or horny overlapping plates that cover the bodies of some reptiles and birds (scales of fishes; dermal)

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an individual part of a bird’s plumage, consisting of a hollow centralshaft with numerous interlocking fine strands on either side

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the horny material covering the feet of animals such as horses, deer, and cattle

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an external bony or horny plate or scale in some animals, especially snakes and other reptiles

(scutes: epidermal; plates, plates; dermal)

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scutes and plates

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also called subcutaneous layer or superficial fascia

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hypodermis

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Contains mostly fat cells and sensory nerves such as Pacinian corpuscles

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hypodermis

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Attaches skin to underlying bones or muscles

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hypodermis

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accounts for 15 to 16% of total body weight in adult human

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human skin

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area of human skin

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1.6m^2 in women
2.0m^2 in men

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thickenss of human skin

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1 to 2 mm thick
0.5 mm on eyelids
6mm on soles and palms

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how many skin are shed

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40kg (88 lbs)

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made up of stratified squamous

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first layer, made up of cuboidal or columnar

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stratum basale/germinativum

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strata means

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germinativum means

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active in cell division

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second layer, cells are connected by tiny bridges, the prickle-cell layer

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stratum spinosum

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spinosum means

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granules, keratohyalin granules

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stratum granulosum

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transparent/translucent, differentiates whether a skin is considered thin or thick

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stratum lucidum

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contains the four layers: basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum

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contains the stratum lucidum (found in palms and soles)

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thick skin

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fifth layer, uppermost layer, made up of dead cells

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stratum corneum

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describe the Maturity of granules

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youngest cells come from the first layer and are pushed towards the superficial layers

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what is the skin called in stratum granulosum

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keratohyalin

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what is the skin called in stratum lucidum

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what is the skin called in stratum corneum

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ajor protein found in the skin, hair, and nails

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mature cells capable of producing keratin

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keratinocytes

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most of these are said to be keratinocytes

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epidermal cells

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immature cells

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cells capable of producing the protein brown-black pigment (melanin)

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melanocytes

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is transferred to a keratinocyte and form a veil on top of the nuclei of keratinocyte (shields the nuclei)

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Amount of melanocytes from a fair-skinned person to a darker one is relatively the same, however it is the what that the melanocytes produce that differs

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amount of melanin

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tactile receptors, associated with a sensory neuron

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merkel cells

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stationed macrophages in the skin

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langerhans cells

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two types of macrophages

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wandering
fixed

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type of macrophages that searches for intruders

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wandering macrophages

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type of macrophages that are fixed to organs/tissues

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fixed macrophages

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40 to 60 times thicker than epidermis, true skin

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two regions of the dermis

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reticular region
papilliary region

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describe the division of the dermal region

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1/3 papillary region
2/3 reticular region

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contains areolar, a conical projection

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papillary region

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region that is associated with sensory endings

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papillary region

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region that is made up of dense irregular connective tissue

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reticular region

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deepest layer, made up of major blood vessels and fats

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hypodermis

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cutaneous receptors in the hypodermis

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naked nerve ending
meissner’s corpuscle
ruffini’s corpuscle
krause
pacinian corpuscle

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hair exposed to the outside

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hair shaft

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hair part that is embedded

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– expanded part of the hair

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part of the hair bulb that is conical/finger-like indentation

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hair papilla

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outermost part of the hair

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middle part of the hair

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innermost part of the hair

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like the sebaceous gland, associated with a hair follicle, capable of contraction to raise the hair

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arrector pili muscle

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protects the end of digits against trauma

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nail, claw, hoof

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dead keratinized, hardened cells in mammals

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plate that is pointy

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thick digits in animals

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low some species to fly, gives contouring, and conserving heat

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Detecting sexual dimorphism

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removing these will reveal a white exoskeleton

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dermal in origin

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scales of fishes

134
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cutaneous receptor associated with tactile,
senses pain and light touch,
associated with hair follicle

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naked nerve ending

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cutaneous receptor associated with touch

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meissner’s corpuscle

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cutaneous receptor associated with heat detection

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ruffini’s corpscle

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cutaneous receptor associated with cold

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cutaneous receptor associated with pressure

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pacinian corpuscle

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