integumentary system Flashcards
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epidermis
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outer layer of skin
2
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keratin
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composed of protein hair skin and nails
3
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melanin
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color, or pigmentation of skin
4
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dermis
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inner layer of skin(true skin)
5
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sweat glands(
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tiny coiled tubular structures that emerged through pores on the skins surface and secrete sweat
6
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sebaceous glands
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secrete oil for hair
7
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nails
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originate in the epidermis. the white area of the nail is called the moon or lunula
