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tissues   groups of of cells with similar appearance that perform the same functions  
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epithelial tissues   surface tissues cover and line body surfaces. protection & regulate materials. tight & avascular  
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connective tissues   underlying tissues covered by epithelium. Support, protection, assist system interactions  
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muscle   movement of body structures  
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nervous tissue   controls other body tissues using electrical impulses  
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organs   different tissues combined. distinct shape & function  
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organ systems   organs grouped to perform more complex tasks  
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epithelium is vascular or avascular?   avascular tissue  
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basement membrane   between epithelium and connective tissues  
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3 types of epithelial layers   1. simple 2. stratified 3. pseudostratified  
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simple   single layer, touch basement membrane, neatly arranged nuclei  
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stratified   multiple layers, only deepest touches basement membrane, range in thickness  
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pseudostratified   single layer, false appearance of multiple layers (different levels), all touch basement membrane but not all reach surface  
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squamous   flat, scale-like. top is irregularly shaped polygons & side is flat "fried egg"  
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cuboidal   top is irregularly shaped polygons & side is square. nucleus toward center.  
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columnar   top is irregularly shaped polygons & side is rectangular. Nucleus towards bottom.  
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transitional   irregularly round. uncommon.  
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3 types simple epithelium   1. squamous 2. cuboidal 3. columnar  
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3 types simple culumnar epithelium   1. ciliated 2. microvilli 3. neither  
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2 types of stratified epithelium   1. squamous 2. transitional  
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1 type of pseudostratified epithelium   columnar pseudostratified epithelium  
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4 shapes of epithelial cells   1. squamous 2. cuboidal 3. columnar 4. transitional  
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simple squamous epithelium   single layer of flat, scale-like cells. very thin barrier allows filtration & diffusion.  
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simple squamous epithelium locations   found in alveoli(lung), glomerulus(kidney), inside blood vessels, capillaries, outsides of organs & body cavities  
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simple cuboidal epithelium   single layer cube/square. Stronger barrier than simple squamous. Impermeable or selective.  
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simple cuboidal epithelium locations   Gland ducts, thyroid gland, kidney tubes  
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Simple columnar epithelium   Single layer rectangular. Lines direct environmental exposure areas. Thickest & most difficult to cross  
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Cilia   Hair like  
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Microvilli   Tiny fan folds. Increase surface area  
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Goblet cells   Mucus producing glands. Lube & protect. Can be associated with cilia or microvilli  
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3 special features of Simple columnar epithelium   Microvilli, cilia, goblet cells  
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Simple columnar epithelium locations   Digestive lining (with microvilli & goblet), smaller airways (with cilia), ducts of large glands  
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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium   Variety of cells, most have cilia & goblet. Thickness doesn't change.  
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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium locations   Lines large airways (trachea, bronchi), reproductive tubing  
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Stratified squamous epithelium   Multiple layers thickness varies. Strong, durable, direct exposure to environment.  
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Stratified squamous epithelium locations   Epidermis (skin surface), mucus membranes (moist body entrances)  
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transitional epithelium   several layers large round cells. can stretch*  
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transitional epithelium locations   bladder, bladder tubing  
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gland tissue type   made of epithelial tissue  
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endocrine gland   uses blood (not ducts) to deliver secretions, produces hormones  
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exocrine glands   ducts lead to epithelial surface to deliver secretion  
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3 types exocrine glands   1. merocrine 2. apocrine 3. holocrine  
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merocrine gland   sends only secretions through ducts, watery  
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apocrine glands   portion of cell + secretion through ducts, slightly thicker  
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holocrine glands   lose entire cell with secretion, very thick. chance of odor  
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3 types of connective tissue   1. soft 2. support 3. fluid  
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soft connective tissues   very pliable. also known as proper connective tissues  
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support connective tissues   rigid (stiff)  
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fluid connective tissues   liquid tissues, blood  
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connective tissues vascular or avascular   highly vascular  
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matrix   space between connective tissue cells. fibers & a ground substance.  
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fibroblasts   fibers produced by connective tissue cells  
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3 types of connective tissue fibers   1. collagen 2. elastic 3. reticular  
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collagen fibers   thick protein bands. strong, dont stretch. found in most connective tissues  
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elastic fibers   thinner protein strands that stretch  
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reticular fibers   medium thickness, branched protein strands rarely found in connective tissues  
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ground substance   surrounds cells & fibers of connective tissues  
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3 types of ground substances   1. hyaluronic acid 2. chondroitin sulfate 3. calcium salts  
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hyaluronic acid   ground substance found in soft connective tissues. watery makes tissues flexible.  
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chondroitin sulfate   gelatinous forms ground substance of cartilage.  
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calcium salts   ground substance is very rigid provides support & protection. forms bone crystalline matrix  
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2 types support CT   1. cartilage 2. bone  
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2 types fluid CT   1. blood 2. lymph  
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4 types soft CT   1. areolar 2. adipose 3. dense collagenous 4. reticular  
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areolar CT   common found beneath epithelium. many fiber & cell types  
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adipose CT   fat found beneath epithelium & protective cushions. chicken wire  
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dense collagenous CT   many collagen fibers in matrix. strong doesnt stretch  
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reticular CT   framework for organs including liver, spleen, kidneys, lymph nodes  
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cartilage   *AVascular* support CT.  
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lacunae   shell-like housing units  
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3 types cartilage   1. hyaline 2. fibrocartilage 3. elastic  
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hyaline cartilage   end of nose, part of ribs, joint surfaces, fetal skeleton  
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fibrocartilage   more collagenous fibers, forms intervertebral discs & joint pads  
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elastic cartilage   elastic fibers & collagen, most flexible. Forms outer ear  
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osseous CT (bone)   ground substance is calcium salts creating rigid calcified matrix. found in lacunae. "bulls-eye"  
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muscle   tissue with ability to contract in response to stimulus, stretchy, large closely-packed sheets, large, easy DNA access  
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skeletal muscle   associated with skeleton used to move body around. Striated (striped)  
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cardiac muscle   walls of heart. striated (striped), intercalated discs  
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intercalated discs   special cell junctions for rapid transmission of info between cells in heart.  
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smooth muscle   muscular walls of most body organs. No striations, has smooth appearance. small spindle shaped cells  
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visceral smooth muscle   muscular walls of many abdominal & pelvic organs. large interconnected sheets function as group  
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multiunit smooth muscle   muscular walls of blood vessels, internal eye structures, arrector pili. Large sheets function independently  
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nervous tissue   contains neurons  
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neurons   large star-shaped cells send/receive electrical impulses  
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neuroglia   support cells protect neurons  
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forms outer layer of skin   stratified squamous epithelium  
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forms rigid part of skeleton   osseous (bone)  
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contains cells that send/rec electrical messages   nervous tissue  
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lines major airways   pseaudostratified columnar epith  
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also known as fat   adipose  
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forms muscle attached to bones   skeletal muscle  
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may be called endothelium or mesothelium   simple squamous epith  
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forms tendons & ligaments   reg dense collagenous CT  
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fills space under epith   areolar CT  
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avascular tissue   cartilage  
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forms muscular walls of heart   cardiac muscle  
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forms thyroid ducts and many other glands   simple cuboidal epith  
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framework for organs like liver & spleen   reticular CT  
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forms lining of urinary bladder   transitional epith  
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example fluid CT   blood  
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forms flexible parts of skeleton   cartilage  
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forms muscular walls of many organs   smooth muscle  
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has calcified matrix   osseous (bone)  
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uses chondroitin sulfate in ground substance   cartilage  
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forms joint & organ capsules   irr. dense collagenous CT  
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forms lining of digestive system   simple columnar epith  
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forms intervertebral discs   fibrocartilage  
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epidermis   most superficial layer of skin, stratified squamous epith. thickness varies.  
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epidermal ridges   thicker & thinner areas increase gripping friction on hands and feet (fingerprints)  
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stratum basale   close to dermis & attaches to basement membrane. rapid mitosis. cuboidal  
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stratum spinosum   has desmosomes, spiney appearance, gives strength to epithelium  
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specialized cell junctions   desmosomes  
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stratum germinativum   stratum spinosum & stratum basale together  
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stratum granulosome   manufacture keratin, oval shaped cells begin to die (further from nutrient source)  
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keratin   protein makes cells water-repellent and resistant  
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stratum lucidum   palms, soles, mucous membranes  
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stratum corneum   most superficial. flat, highly karatinized, dead cells.  
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melanocytes   produce melanin, located at the bottom of epidermis on the dermis border.  
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papillary region   just deep to the stratum basale. composed of areolar CT fills areas where epidermis changes thickness  
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dermal papillae   fingerlike projections of papillary region fit into epidermal ridges. helps privide nutrients,holds skin layers together, and helps form fingerprints. have meissners corpuscles and pain receptors  
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meissners corpuscles   light touch nerve receptors  
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reticular region   irr dense collagenous tissue, determines thickness, makes skin strong and tear resistant. has hair follicles and glands  
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pacinian corpuscles   deep pressure nerve receptors near subcutaneous layer and also tactile receptors  
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tactile receptors   nerve endings assiciated with the skin  
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subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)   composed of adipose CT. Insulation & protective cushion  
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hair follicle   epidermal tissue that dips into dermal layers  
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hair bulb   deepest end of hair follicle produces hair, highly keratinized cells  
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root   portion of hair below skin surface  
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shaft   portion of hair above surface  
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arrector pili muscle   attaches to side of hair follicle, contracts when cold/scared  
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nails   special epidermal tissue at base of nail composed of highly keratinized, dead epidermal cells  
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sudoriferous glands   produce sweat  
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sebaceous glands   oily secretion  
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cerimunous glands   earwax  
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mammory glands   produce milk  
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epidermis layers from lowest to most superficial   Stratus -- basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum  
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contains dead keratinized cells   corneum  
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forms all cells of the epidermis   basale  
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cells begin to die due to lack of nutrients   granulosum  
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layer not found in hairy skin   lucidum  
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sheds cells into environment   corneum  
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cells attach to one another using desmosomes   spinosome  
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beginning to form keratin   granulosome  
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composed of dense collagenous CT   reticular region of dermis  
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forms surface of skin and mucous membranes   epidermis  
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contains meissners corpuscles   papillary  
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most glands are found in this layer   reticular region  
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composed mostly of adipose CT   subcutaneous layer  
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forms dermal papilla   papillary region  
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composed of stratified squamous epith   epidermis  
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contains pacinian corpuscles   reticular region  
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produces oily secretion   sebaceous  
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produces milk   mammary  
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produces sweat   sudoriferous  
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produces ear wax   ceruminous  
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