Integumentary System Labeling Diagram | Quizlet

TERM

Epidermis

DEFINITION

The most superficial section of skin, made up of epithelial tissue

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Dermis

DEFINITION

Below the epidermis, and above the hypodermis, this section of skin contains many structures including blood vessels

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Hypodermis

DEFINITION

The layer of tissue below the dermis, made up mostly of fat

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Vein

DEFINITION

These carry blood back to the heart

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Artery

DEFINITION

These carry blood away from the heart

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Apocrine Sweat Gland

DEFINITION

This gland is connected to the hair follicle, and secretes sweat that smells bad

TERM

Arrector Pili Muscle

DEFINITION

This muscle contracts to stand the hair up

TERM

Nerve

DEFINITION

These carry information to and from the brain

TERM

Hair Root

DEFINITION

The base of the hair within the dermis

TERM

Sebaceous Gland

DEFINITION

This gland secretes sebum, or oil, onto the hair

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Eccrine Sweat Gland

DEFINITION

This gland can be found all over the body, and secretes sweat that does NOT smell bad.

TERM

Stratum Basale

DEFINITION

The deepest layer of the epidermis, made up of living simple cuboidal cells

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Stratum Corneum

DEFINITION

The most superficial layer of the epidermis, made up of many layers of dead squamous cells

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Hair Shaft

DEFINITION

Long extension of keratinized cells leaving the body.