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Unit 5: integumentary system Flashcards

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Mai layers of the epidermis (superficial to deep)

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stratum corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, and basale

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function fo melanocytes

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produce melanin, protect from UV light

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3
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function of dendritic cells

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phagocytize microbes, alert immune system

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4
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role of sweet glands in temperature regulation

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open to cool, close to retain heat

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5
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hormone synthesized by skin

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vitamin D

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6
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cause of acne

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clogged follicles, overactive sebaceous glands

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1st- degree burn

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affect epidermis, redness, no blistering

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herpes simplex virus symptom

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fluid-filled blisters, tingling

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cause of decubitus ulcers

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pressure restricting blood flow

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symptoms of psoriasis

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red, itchy, scaly patches

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ABCDE rule for melanoma

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Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving

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12
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what are the functions of the integumentary system?

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protection, Sensation, Body temperature regulation, Vitamin D synthesis, and Excretion

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13
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what layers make up the skin?

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Epidermis: Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (avascular)
Dermis: Dense irregular connective tissue (vascular)
Hypodermis: Areolar and adipose tissue

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14
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how does the integumentary system regulate tempture?

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Blood vessels dilate or constrict, eccrine sweat glands open and close, arrector pili muscle creates “Goosebumps”

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15
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acne causes

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clogged hair follicles, overactive sebaceous glands

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16
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2nd-degree burn

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damages dermis, blistering and scarring

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17
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cause of cold sores

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herpes simplex virus

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18
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treatment for eczema

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corticosteroid creams, antihistamines

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19
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freckles cause

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increased melanin from UV-B exposure

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20
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psoriasis symptoms

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red, itchy, scaly patches

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21
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fungal infection example

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athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm

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22
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hives causes

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allergens, insects, heat

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23
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skin cancer prevention

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avoid sun midday, wear SPF 30+

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24
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basal cell carcinoma symptoms

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shinny bump, red nodule

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25
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melanoma cause

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cancer of melanocytes, sun exposure

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26
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decubitus ulcer cause

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pressure restricting blood supply

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27
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vitiligo cause

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melanocytes stop functioning

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28
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warts cause

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HPV virus

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29
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cold sore symptoms

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fluid-filled blisters, tingling

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30
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3rd-degree burn

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full destruction, no pain

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31
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cause of fungal infections

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warm, moist areas

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32
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treatment for warts

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salicylic acid, freezing

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33
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vitamin D synthesis

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skin + UV light = vitamin D

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34
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integumentary system function

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protection, sensation, thermoregulation

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35
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epidermis layer mnemonic

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come let’s get burned

36
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hypodermis function

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insulates, absorbs shock

37
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dermis composition

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collagen, elastic fibers, vascular

38
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integumentary system. and immune system connection

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skin as a barrier, immune cells

39
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integumentary and skeletal system connection

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vitamin D synthesis for calcium absorption

40
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role of keratin

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waterproofing, protection

41
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dendritic cell function

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phagocytize microbes, alert immune system

42
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sebum function

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lubricates skin, antimicrobial

43
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vitamin D importance

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calcium metabolism, immunity

44
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hair follicle function

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protects from sun, dust

45
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function of melanocytes

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produce melanin, protect from UV

46
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turnover time of epideris

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25-35 days

47
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dermis vs. epidermis

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dermis = vascular
epidermis = avascular

48
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function or sweat glands

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thermoregulation, waste removal

49
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adipose tissue location

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hypoder

50
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common cause of bedsores (decubitus ulcers)

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prolonged pressure on the skin over bony areas

51
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symptoms of moles

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changes in response to sun or hormones

51
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cause of athlete’s foot

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fungal infection in moist areas

52
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symptom of jock itch

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red, itchy rash in groin area

53
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cold sore treatment

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antiviral medications, no cure

54
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symptom of third-degree burn

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full destruction of skin layers, no pain

55
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cause of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

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dark spots after acne in people of color

56
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psoriasis turnover rate

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3-5 days instead of 28-30

57
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decubitus ulcer prevention

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shift weight frequently

58
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vitiligo cause

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melanocytes die or stop functioning

59
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skin cancer risk factor

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blistering sunburn before age 20

60
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symptoms of eczema

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inflamed, irritated skin

61
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cause of hives

A

skin reaction to allergens

62
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cause of ringworm

A

fungal infection, raised red ring

63
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symptoms of herpes outbreak

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tingling or itching, even without blisters

64
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warts cause

A

HPV virus

65
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treatment for seborrheic dermatitis

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antifungal shampoo, topical steroids

66
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symptoms of cold sores

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fluid-filled blisters around lips

67
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2nd-degree burn treatment

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debriding, pain relief, wound cleaning

68
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sebaceous glands

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glands that secrete oil to lubricate skin and hair

69
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keratin

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protein that provides waterproofing and strength to skin

70
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melanin

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pigment that protects skin from UV radiation

71
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Arrector pili

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muscle causing hair to stand up, creating “Goosebumps”

72
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stratum corneum

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outer layer of dead keratinized cells in the epidermis

73
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hypodermis

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deep layer of skin, contains fat and areolar tissue

74
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dendritic cells

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cells that alert the immune system to pathogens

75
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eccrine glands

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sweat glands involved in temperature regulation

76
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stratum bassale

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the deepest layer of the epidermis, where new cells form

77
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collagen

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protein providing stregth and elasticity to the skin

78
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langerhans cells

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immune cells in the epidermis that defend against microbes

79
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dermcidin

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antimicrobial protein found in sweat

80
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cyanosis

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bluish skin color due to low oxygen levels

81
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stratum lucidum

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clear layer of epidermis found in thick skin

82
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vitiligo

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condition where skin loses pigment in blotches

83
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callus

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hardened thick skin due to chronic friction

84
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albinism

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genetic condition resulting in lack of melanin production

85
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apocrine glands

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swear glands associated with body odor, found in axillary region

86
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papillary layer

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upper layer of dermis that creates fingerprints

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