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Ch. 6 Vocab
Human A&P
Term | Definition |
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Cutaneous Membrane | Skin |
Dermis | inner layer, thicker than epidermis |
Hair Follicle | groups of epidermis cells at the base of a tube like depression |
Integumentary | cutaneous membrane together w/ certain accessory organs |
Keratinization | older cells harden |
Melanin | dark pigment that provides skin color |
Mucous Membrane | cavities and tubes that open to the outside of the body |
Sebaceous Gland | groups of specialized epithelial cells (associated w/ hair follicles) |
Serous Membrane | thin membrane covering internal body cavities |
Subcutaneous Layer | loose connective and adipose tissue that bind skin to the underlying organs |
Sweat Glands | exocrine gland that are wide spread in the skin (produce sweat) |
Synovial Membrane | form inner linings of joint cavities between ends of bone at freely movable joints |
Epidermis | composed of stratified squamous (skin) |