(skin) subcutaneous: beneath the skin

(skin) dermis: inner layer of the skin

(upon) epidermis: outer layer of the skin

(small bag) follicle: tube-like depression in which a hair develops

(horn) keratin: protein produced as epidermal cells die and harden

(black) melanin: dark pigment produced by certain cells

(grease) sebaceous gland: gland that secretes an oily substance

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A&P CH6 word parts

A&P CH6 Skin and the Integumentary System

Term	Definition
cut-	(skin) subcutaneous: beneath the skin
derm-	(skin) dermis: inner layer of the skin
epi-	(upon) epidermis: outer layer of the skin
follic-	(small bag) follicle: tube-like depression in which a hair develops
kerat-	(horn) keratin: protein produced as epidermal cells die and harden
melan-	(black) melanin: dark pigment produced by certain cells
seb-	(grease) sebaceous gland: gland that secretes an oily substance