Integumentary System Physiology 1 Flashcards

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What do you call the type of cells that comprise the epidermis?

A

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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What regulates keratinocyte differentiation?

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Vitamin D, Vitamin A, calcium, thyroid hormone, and steroid hormones

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What makes up sweat?

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99% water with salts, vitamin C, antibodies, a microbe-killing peptide, and lactic acid

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