Skin Flashcards
1
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epidermis
A
outermost layer of the skin
2
Q
dermis
A
the medical name for the deeper part of the skin
3
Q
receptors
A
special cells that detect energy and convert it to electrical energy that is sent to the brain
4
Q
sweat glands
A
tiny, coiled tube in the skin through which water and salt are removed from the body, helping to control body temperature
5
Q
pores
A
small opening in the skin
6
Q
evaporates
A
change state from a liquid to a gas
7
Q
cancer
A
a disease resulting in the uncontrolled growth of body cells, forming tumours
8
Q
tumour
A
an abnormal growth
9
Q
benign
A
describes a tumour that does not spread to other parts of the body
10
Q
malignant
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describes a type of tumour that damages cells and can spread to other parts of the body
