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Epidermis
The outer most layer
Causes of skin cancer
exposer to sun
too much use of tanning beds
irritating chemicals
radiation
treatment for skin cancer
chemotherapy
freezing
laser removal
surgical excision
Melanoma
3rd type of skin cancer
brownish/black/multicolored
Body Temp Regulation
Dilate and Constrict
Squamous cell
2nd type of skin cancer
red
excretion
sweat
Sensory
Body response to pain
storage
Stores fatty tissues
Absorption
Absorbs medications
Protection
Protects from sun rays and germs
Production
Produces Vitamin D
Cyanosis
Blue-ish pigment
Jaundice
Yellow-ish pigment
erythema
red-ish pigment
albino
white/pink pigment
Melanin
Brownish/black pigment
Metric system acronym
KHDBDCM
Integumentary
skin, organ, largest body system
Basal Cells
1st type of skin cancer
yellowish pink
Hypodermis
Inner most layer
Dermis
true skin
P Pass eb
Protection
Production
Absorption
Sensory
Storage
Excretion
Body temp Regulation