Anatomy Chapter 6 Vocab
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Apocrine Gland
Type of gland whose secretions contain parts of secretory cells.
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Dermis
The thick layer of the skin beneath the epidermis
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Epidermis
Outer, epithelial layer of skin.
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Hair Follicle
Tube-like depression in the skin where a hair develops.
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Inflammation
Tissue response to stress that includes pain, warmth, redness, and swelling.
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Keratinization
Process by which cells form fibrils of keratin and harden.
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Melanin
Dark pigment generally found in the skin and hair.
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Melanocytes
Melanin-producing cell
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Merocrine Glands
A structure whose cells remain intact while secreting; a type of sweat gland.
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Nails
Protective plate at the distal end of a finger or toe.
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Sebaceous Glands
Skin gland that secretes sebum.
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Subcutaneous Layer
Loose connective tissue layer beneath the skin; also called hypodermis.
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Sweat Glands
Exocrine gland in skin that secretes a mixture of water, salt, and wastes such as urea.