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ABCD rule
apocrine glands
assessing moles: asymmetric,
broder irregularity, color,
diameter (larger than 6mm)
sweat glands in the pubic and
underarm areas that secrete
thicker sweat, that produce odor
when come in contact with
bacteria on the skin
arrector pili
Tiny, smooth muscles
attached to hair follicles;
cause the hair to stand
upright when activated.
ceruminous glands
wax glands, ear wax,
deters insects and blocks
entry of foreign materials
contact dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
caused by contact with
certain chemicals or
substances
cutaneous membrane
cuticle
dermal papillae
dermis
eccrine gland
The skin, composed of stratified
squamous epithelium and dense
connective tissue; the only dry
membrane.
In a hair, the outermost single
layer of cells that overlap one
another like shingles is called
the __________.
a fingerlike projection of the
dermis that may contain
blood capillaries or Meissner
corpuscles (of touch)
Layer of skin deep to the
epidermis; composed of
dense irregular tissue.
produces true sweat;
abundant on the palms of
hand, soles of the feet, and
forehead
eccrine glands
epidermis
epithelial membranes
exocrine glands
goblet cells
most numerous, important, and
wide spread of the sweat glands,
mostly on forehead, upper lip,
palms and soles; regulate
temperature
keratinized stratified
squamous epithelium;
outer layer of the skin
covering and lining membranes;
consist of an epithelial sheet attached
to an underlying layer of connective
tissue; include: cutaneous membrane,
mucous membranes, serous
membranes
duct glands that produce a
substance that travels through
small tube-like ducts, such as the
sudoriferous (sweat) glands and
the sebaceous (oil) glands
Mucus secreting cells in mucous
membranes, columnar epithelial
cells that contain a large vacuole
with mucus
hypodermis
the subcutaneous tissue
just deep to the skin
made up of mostly
adipose tissue
integumentary system
Consists of the skin,
mucous membranes,
hair, and nails
keratin
keratinocytes
lucidum
Water-soluble protein found in
the epidermis, hair, and nails
that makes those structures
hard and water-repellent.
90% of epidermis cells;
make keratin
The skin that covers the palms
of the hands and the soles of the
feet has an extra layer of
epidermis called the stratum
__________.
lunula
The white crescent area
located over the nail
matrix is called the
__________.
malanocyte
A cell that produces
melanin.
melanin
dark brown to black
pigment produced by
melanocytes; UV
protection
melanocytes
8% of epidermis cells,
produce pigment
melanin, contributes to
skin color
mucous membrane
(mucosa)
moist epithelial
membranes that line
cavities that are exposed
to the outside
papillary layer
responsible for fingerprints;
abundant capillary networks,
furnishes nutrients to the
epidermis; pain and touch
receptors
pericardium
a double-layered serous
membrane that
surrounds the heart
peritoneum
Double-layered
membrane surrounding
the abdominal organs
peritoneum
pleura
Serous membrane lining the
interior of the abdominal
cavity and covering the
surfaces of abdominal organs.
Two-layered serous
membrane that lines the
thoracic cavity and covers the
external surface of the lung.
reticular
The deepest layer of the
dermis is called the
__________ layer.
reticular layer
Accounts for 80% of the
thickness of the dermis,
dense fibrous irregular
connective tissue
sebaceous glands
oil glands of the skin;
associated with hair
follicles
serous fluid
Clear, watery fluid
secreted by cells of a
serous membrane.
serous membrane
Membrane that lines a cavity
without an opening to the
outside of the body (except
for joint cavities).
serous membrane
(serosa)
epithelial membranes
that line internal
cavities
shaft
The part of a hair that
projects from the surface
of the scalp or skin is
called the __________.
subcutaneous tissue
(hypodermis)
layer of loose connective
tissue/adipose tissue
that is below the dermis
sudoriferous gland
Epidermal gland that
produces sweat.
synovial membranes
connective tissue
membrane that lines
the synovial joint cavity
terminal hairs
heavy, pigmented' head,
eyebrows, and eyelashes;
other parts of body after
puberty
vellus hairs
soft, fine, cover body
surface
vernix caseosa
visceral
The white, cheesy-looking substance
that is produced by the sebaceous
glands and protects a baby's skin
while it is floating in its water-filled
sac inside the mother is called
__________.
The layer of the serous
membrane that covers an
organ is known as the
__________ layer.