Skin: the Integumentary System Flashcards
1
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Skin cutane/ o dermat/o
A
the first line of defense for the immune system, water proofs the skin and is the main receptor of touch
2
Q
Senaceous glands- seb/o
A
Secrete sebum (oil) to lubricate skin, and discourage the growth of bacteria
3
Q
Sweat glands- hidr/o
A
Secrete sweat to regulate body temperature and water content
4
Q
Hair pil/o
A
aids in controlling the loss of body heat
5
Q
Nails onych/o
A
Protect the dorsal surface of the last bone of each finger and toe
6
Q
cutane/ o
A
skin
7
Q
derm/o
A
skin
8
Q
hidr/o
A
sweat
9
Q
hirsut/o
A
hairy, rough
10
Q
kerat/o
A
horny, hard
11
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lip/o
A
fat, lipid
12
Q
melan/o black, dark
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black, dark
13
Q
myc/o
A
fungus
14
Q
onych/o
A
fingernail or toenail
15
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rhytid/o
A
wrinkle
