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Anatomy function > Skin > Flashcards

Skin Flashcards

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Sebaceous gland

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Secretes oily antimicrobial substance

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Arrector pilli muscle

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Tiny muscle attached to base of hair follicle - generates heat when body is cold by standing on end

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Meissner’s corpuscle

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Responsible for transmitting sensations of fine, touch and vibration

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Pacinian corpuscle

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Detects transient pressure and high frequency vibration

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Sweat gland

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Regulates body temperature through thermoregulation and excretion

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Hair follicle

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Produces hair which acts as a sensitive touch receptor

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