Integumentary System Flashcards
0
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The outer layer of skin cells that is constantly growing. Doesn’t contain blood vessels or nerve endings.
A
Epidermis
1
Q
The pigment that gives the skin its color
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Melanin
2
Q
The thick layer of cells that contains sweat glands, oil glands, blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles
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Dermis
3
Q
Gland that aids the body and getting rid of wastes, such as salts. Also helps to cool the body.
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Sweat gland
4
Q
A small oil producing the land that helps protect the skin.
A
Sebaceous gland
5
Q
The oil produced by sebaceous glands
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Sebum
6
Q
The deepest layer of fatty tissue
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Subcutaneous layer
7
Q
A continuous growth that forms on the top layer of the skin.
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Warts
8
Q
Skin disorder in which hair follicles or pores in the skin become plugged with sebum
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Acne
