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A&P ch 1/2 terms

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abdominal quadrants   an approach to the geography of the abdominopelvic region most commonly used in clinical settings, dividing the abdomen into four quarters  
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abdominopelvic cavity   the diaphragm divides the ventral body cavity into two parts: a superior part enclosed by the ribcage called thoracic cavity and the inferior abdominopelvic cavity  
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adhesion molocules   allow the cells of a tissue to recognize one another and stick together  
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adipocytes   fat cells derived from fibroblasts. the interior of each ---------- is dominated by a droplet of fat  
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adipose tissue   specialized tissue for the storage of fat  
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ADP   an energy-depleted form of ATP  
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anatomical position   the subject or patient is erect, facing the viewer with feet pointed ahead, arms at the side and palms of the hands turned forward  
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ATP   within the mitochondria, the energy from the oxidation of foodstuff is applied to the syntheses of ___, the general chemical energy source for energy requiring cellular processes  
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axial region   one of the fundamental regions of the body, considting of the head, neck and trunk  
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bilayer   double layer  
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blood plasma   a fluid component containing salts; some organic solutions; dissolved gases and proteins  
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body cavities   hollow spaces within the body that contain internal organs. Dorsal (includes cranial and spinal cavities), ventral (includes thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities) and Scrotal (males only)  
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bone marrow   the side of systhesis of blood cells in adults  
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canaliculus   small channels that allow nutrients and oxygen to reach osteocytes and cellular waste to be removed  
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cancellous bone   bone consisting of an outer covering of compact (dense) bone surrounding a core of cancellous (spongy) bone  
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cardiac muscle   makes of the wall of the heart and is reponsible for circulating blood to all parts of the body  
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cartilage   a strong, flexible smooth material composed of collagen and chondrotin that, in adults, supports some soft tissues; covers the ends of bones; and provides bearing surface for joints  
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chondrocytes   cells that secrete cartilage  
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chondrotitin   a type of intercellular substance formed by connective tissues. a tough, flexible material that is a major component of cartilage, one form of connective tissue  
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collagen   a type of intercellular substance formed by connective tissues composed of giant, fibrous molecules that may be arranged in bundles or as a mesh.  
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columnar   cells that are cylindrical with heights greater then their widths  
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compact bone   an outer covering that surrounds a core of cancellous bone composed of units called osteons  
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connective tissue   holds body parts together and contributes to the structural integrity of other tissue types  
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connective tissue proper   composes a loosely arranged structural gramework for almost every tissue  
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cranial cavity   within the skull, contains the brain  
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cuboidal   cells that are approximately as wide as they are tall  
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cytoplasm   the intracellular fluid  
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cytoskeleton   the scaffold of filaments within the cytoplasm that allow the cell to maintain a form and to move  
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differentiation   a process in which unspecialized cells aquire specific cellular structures and become specialized to perform specific functions  
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directional terms   the terms used to describe the relationships of individual structures and regions  
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ectoderm   in the earliest stages of embryonic development, the outermost layer of the unspecialized emembryonic cells that seperate into three layers  
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elastin   a type of intercellular substance formed by connective tissues composed of giant, fibrous molecules that may be arranged in bundles or as a mesh  
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endocrine glands   formed by epithelial cells, the endocrine glands secrete chemical messengers called hormones into the blood.  
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endoderm   in the earliest stages of embryonic development, the innermost layer of the unspecialized emembryonic cells that seperate into three layers  
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endoplasmic reticulum   an internal membrane system that contains proteins and lipids destined for various metabolic fates within the cell, for secretion to the exterior, or for incorporations into the plasma membrane  
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epithelial tissue   a specific tissue that develops from the extoderm and endoderm, consisting of sheets of cells. typically, epithelia form barriers between the interior of the body and the extermal environment, covering the body's surface and lining hollow internal organs  
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erythrocytes   red blood cells  
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exocrine glands   secrete substances by way of ducts to the exterior, for example, the salivary glands of the mouth and the sweat glands of the skin  
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extrinsic   extrinsic membrane proteins are less tightly attached and may be removed by chmical treatments that do not dissolve the membrane  
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fibroblasts   characteristic cells that secrete intercellular material  
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formed elements   in the blood, formed elements include erthrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells) and thrombocytes (platelets)  
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frontal section   passes parallel to the midlines and at right angles to the plane of the sagittal section and would divide the body into dorsal and ventral positions  
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glia   supports the neurons and maintain a favorable environment for their functions  
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glycoproteins   strands of sugar molecules attached to the proteins  
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golgi apparatus   closely stacked sacs of endoplasmic reticulum that serve as a sorting station for proteins synthesized by ribosomes attached to the endoplasmic reticulum  
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haversian canal   a centeral canal that contains blood vessels and nerve s surrounded by each osteon  
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horizontal section   a cut at right angle to the midline and dividing the body into superior and inferior positions  
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hormones   chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands  
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hyaluronic acid   a major type of intercellular substance formed by connective tissues  
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intercellular material   material secreted by fibroblasts  
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intermediate filaments   one of three basic types of filaments within the cytoplasm that allow the cell to maintain a form and to move  
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intrinsic   intrinsic membrane proteins are tightly associated with the membrane and in some cases span it from one side to the other  
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lucunae   spaces between lamellae occupied by osteocytes  
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lamellae   concentric rings of a meneralized intercellular substance surrounding Haversian canal  
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leukocytes   white blood cells  
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ligaments   structures that hold joints together  
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mesoderm   in the earliest stages of embryonic development, the unspecialized emembryonic cells that lies between the ectoderm and endoderm  
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microfilaments   one of three basic types of filaments within the cytoplasm that allow the cell to maintain a form and to move  
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microtubules   one of three basic types of filaments within the cytoplasm that allow the cell to maintain a form and to move  
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midline   the median line or median plane of the body or some part of the body  
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midsaggital section   if the body were sliced into equal right and left halves, this cut would pass through the sagittal plane along the midline of the body  
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mitochondria   rod-like structures consisting of a double-bilayer membrane that are the sites of the reactions of terminal oxidative metabolism  
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neurons   nervous tissues that generate and conduct electrical impulses and communicate with other cells by way of chemical messages  
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nucleus   contains the genetic material (DNA) together with molecules that affect expressions of specific parts of the genetic code  
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organelles   structures contained within the cytoplasm  
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osteoblasts   osteocytes that synthesize bone  
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osteoclasts   osteocytes that break down bone  
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osteocytes   bone cells  
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osteons   units of compact bone  
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oxidative phosphorylation   process in motochondria involving reactions of terminal oxidative metabolism, energy from oxidation of food applied to synthesis of ATP (general chemical energy source for energy-requiring cell processes) and ADP (energy deplete form of the same molecule)  
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parasagittal planes   planes that cut the body to the right or left of the midline, generating unequal portions  
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plasma membrane   the outer boundary of the cell containing membrane proteins embedded in it and attached to its surfaces  
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pseudostratified   some simple epithelia, which are one cell layer thick, are said to be pseudostratified-they do consist of one cell layer, but some of the cells are not tall enough to reach all the way from one side of the sheet to the other  
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receptors   membrane proteins that detect of chemical messages from other cells  
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ribosomes   an organelle composed of proteins and ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) that systhesize proteins based on codes delivered to them in the form of messenger RNA (mRNA)  
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scrotal cavity   a hollow internal space present only in males  
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simple epithelia   one structural type of epithelia, one cell layer thick  
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skeletal muscle   muscle attached to the bony skeleton that moves body parts relative to one another  
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smooth muscle   muscle that surrounds hollow internal organs, including the stomach and intestine, the air passages in the lungs, and blood vessels. smooth muscle also forms the iris of the eyes  
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spinal cord   contained withing the vertebral (spinal) canal within the vertebral column (spine), as part of the spinal cord  
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spinal roots   contained within the vertebral (spinal) canal with incthe vertebral column (spine), as part of the spinal cord.  
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squamous   cells that are flattened and resemble paving stones.  
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stem cells   within tissue, required cells that regenerate new differentiated cells  
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stratified epithelia   one structural type of epithelia, composed of multiple cell layers  
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tendons   the structures that connect skeletal muscles with the body skeleton  
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thoracic cavity   the diaphragm divides the ventral body cavity into 2 parts: superior part enclosed by the ribcage called thoracic cavity, and inferior abdominopelvic cavity  
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thrombocytes (platlets)   component in blood  
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trabeculae   mineralized meshwork in cancellous bone  
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transport proteins   determine what goes into and out of the cell  
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transverse section   horizontal plane that is the result of a horizontal cut that divides the body into superior and inferior parts  
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ventral body cavity   comtains the soft internal organs  
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vertebral column   the spine  
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vertebral canal   the spinal canal within the vertebral column  
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viscera   soft internal organs  
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appendicular region   one of the fundamental regions of the body, consisting of the limbs or extremities  
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areolae   pigmented area of the breast  
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arrector pili   a tiny bundle of smooth muscle that is attached to each hair follicle  
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axilla   armpits  
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basal cell carcinoma   arises from cells in the basal layer of the epidermis, does not spread rapidly, and tends not to metastasize  
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carcinoma   a malignant tumor  
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cerumen   a protective coating for the meatus (ear wax)  
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ceruminous glands   lovated in the external auditory meatus (ear canal) and secrete cerumen  
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conduction   as long as the temp. of the body surface exceeds that of the environment, heat can be lost to the environment though convection (air movement across the skin surface) if the skin is in contact with a cooler object  
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convection   as long as the temp. of the body surface exceeds that of the environment, heat can be lost to the environment though conduction (direct heat flow) if the skin is in contact with a cooler object  
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core body temperature   the temperature of the central thorax, abdomen, and brain  
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cornified layer   the outermost layer of skin, the stratum corneum  
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deep-coiled portion   part of the eccrine sweat glands, the coiled portion generates a primary secretion of fluid by secreting NaCl into the gland lumen  
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dermal glands   arising from the epidermis in the process of embryonic development, they include the sebaceous glands, sudoriferous glands, mammary glands and ceruminous glands.  
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dermis   made up of connective tissue with abundant extracellular fibers of collagen and elastin. within are hair follicles, sebaceous glands, ducts of sweat glands, capillaries and sensory receptors responsible for sensitivity to pressure and vibration  
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duct portion   part of the eccrine sweat glands, the primary secretion of fluid from the deep-coiled portion passes through the duct portion  
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eccrine sweat glands   one type of sudoriferous gland. they are scattered throughout the body surgace but are most dense on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. they produce a dilute solution containing may of the constituents of blood plasma  
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elaidin   a translucent substance formed from keratohyalin  
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epidermis   a stratified squamous epithelium that contains keratinocytes, melanocytes and immunocytes  
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evaporative cooling   promotes heat loss from body surgace in which some heat is absorbed by the water in the process of its transformation from liquid to gas  
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first-degree burns   burn that involves mainly damage to the epidermis, requiring no special treatment and typically heal rapidly without scarring.  
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full-thickness burns   a third-degree burn affecting the dermis and subcutaneous tissue  
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hair follicle   encloses the root of a hair in the skin  
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holocrine glands   sebaceous glands in which the secretions are formed as a product of the breakdown of dead gland cells  
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hypodermis   underneath the dermis and not technically part of the skin, a subcutaneous layer containing loose connective tissue, arterioles, venules and adipose tissue  
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immunocytes   provide a first line of defense against invasion by microbes, fungi and parasites  
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keratin   a protein produced by keratinocytes  
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keratinocytes   cells responsible for the wear-resistance and waterproof qualities of skin  
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keratohyalin   a precursor of keratin  
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lacation   production of milk by the mammary glands during a period of infant nutrition after birth  
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lunula   the crescent-shaped region at the base of the nail  
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malignant melanoma   arises from melanocytes in the skin or in pigmented moles. some forms spread very rapidly and also metastasize freely to other body tissues  
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mammary glands   located in the breasts of females, are modified sweat glands that have evolved to produce milk during a period of infant nutrition after birth called lactation  
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matrix   located at the base of each hair follicle where the hair grows  
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melatin   the pigment in the skin  
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melanocytes   produce melanin, and they are partly responsible for skin color  
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merocrine glands   sudoriferous glands in which part of the secretory cells themselves appears in the secretion  
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metastasize   in reference to carcinoma, to spread to other parts of the body  
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nail groove   nails arise from a matrix of stem cells located here at the base of each nail  
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nail matrix   where the growth of the nail occurs  
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nevus   a pigmented mole  
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papillary layer   one layer of dermis, made of fingerlike projections-project into overlying epidermis. the papillae contain an extensive capillary network that supplies the needs of the basal layer of the epidermis & also play an important role in heat loss from body core  
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partial-thickness burn   second-degree burn  
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radiation   as long as the temperature of the body surgace exceeds that of the encironment, heat can be lost to the encironment through radiation (transfer by electromagnetic radiation) if the skin is in contact with a cooler object  
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reticular layer   one layer in dermis, largely composed of network of crisscrossing collagen and elastin fibers that give the skin its elasticity and resilience  
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sebaceous glands   holocrine glands that are associated with hair follicles and secrete an oily sebum onto the skin surface  
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sebum   oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands onto the skin to reduce the loss of moisture and contains antimicrobial chemicals  
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second-degree burn   also called partail-thickness burns, these burns involve at least some damage to the dermis  
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skin grafts   in this procedure, islands of transplanted skin are created within the burned region, using small flakes of skin removed from unburned body surfaces. these islands increase the rate of recolonization of new skin cells to the burned area  
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squamous cell   arises from cells in the stratum spinosum, and has a higher probability of metastasis  
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stratum basale   deepest layer of skin (stratum germinativum)  
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stratum corneum   the outermost layer of skin, twenty to thirty cells deep, consisting entirely of dead keratinocytes filled with keratin  
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stratum germinativum   deepest layer of skin where new keratinocytes are continuously produced from stem cells  
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stratum granulosum   as cells leave the stratum spinosum and enter this layer, they begin to synthesize and store a keratohyalin  
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stratum lucidum   consists of cells filled with droplets of elaidin  
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stratum spinosum   new keratinocytes push upward into this layer above the stratum germinativum  
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subcutaneous fat   adipose tissue that protects underlying organs from mechanical shock, serves as a thermal insulation, and contributes to the sex-specific body contours of men and women  
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sudoriferous glands   sweat glands  
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thermoregulation   process that maintains the core body temperature consistant within a few tenths of a degree Celsius  
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third-degree burns   also called full-thickness burns in which both the dermis and subcutaneous tissue are affected  
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tonic   a steady rate of nerve impulses along sympathetic nerves to superficial blood vessels that maintains some degree of vascular tone in those vessels.  
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