Integumentary System Flashcards
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Epidermis
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Outmost superficial region
1
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Skin
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Protects the body from foreign substances
2
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Dermis
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Middle region of the skin
3
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Melanin
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Protection against UV light
4
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Melanoma
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Cancer of melanocytes
5
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Carcinoma
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Cancer
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Burn
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Tissue damage inflicted by intense heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals that can cause a denaturing of the cell’s proteins and cell death.
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Sebaceous glands
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Specialized epithelial cells usually associated with hair follicles and controlled by hormones.
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Sweat glands
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Body’s response to pain or stress
Prevents overheating
Palms, soles of feet, forehead
Can be specialized for Ear wax and milk
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Sweat
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Composed of water, salts, ammonia, vitamin C, other wastes, possibly pheromones.
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Skin appendages
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Imperfections on the skin
