Intergumentary System: Skin, Hair & Nails
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cutane/o
skin
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dermo/o
skin
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dermat/o
skin
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onych/o
nail
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trich/o
hair
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What is the main function of the skin?
to protect and regulate body temperature
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Anatomy of the skin
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Epidermis
waterpoof and contsins the protective pigment (melenin)
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epi-
above or upon
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dermis
skin
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-is
pertaining to
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elastin
a protein that gives skin its elasticity
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what elements does the dermis contain?
elastin, blood vessel, hair sweat glands, and sebaceous glands
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sub-
under
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-us
petaining to
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subcutaneous layer
pertaining to under the skin/dermis
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