pp 55-58 Flashcards
1
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means “less than, beneath, or below”
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hypo
2
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on, over, or above
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epi-
3
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refers to something that produces
A
-gen
4
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consists mainly of dead cells
A
epidermis
5
Q
insulates the body against heat and cold
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hypodermis
6
Q
a fatty layer of loose connective tissue that attaches the skin to muscle and bone
A
hypodermis
7
Q
the most complex layer of the skin
A
dermis
8
Q
attaches the skin to muscle and bone
A
hypodermis
9
Q
helps prevent disease-causing bacteria from entering your body
A
cuticle
10
Q
refers to the skin
A
derm or derma
11
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disease
A
patho-
12
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located below the dermis
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hypodermis
13
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contains blood vessels
A
dermis, hypodermis
14
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small sacs of epidermal cells in the dermis
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hair follicles
15
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serve as a means of communication between your body and the outside world
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sensory recepters
