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Structures of skin
Accessory structures of the skin
Term | Definition |
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Sebaceous (oil) gland | saclike in structure and have a oil secretion (sebum) lubricates the skin and hair, prevents drying. |
Sudoriferous (sweat) gland | are coiled, tubelike structures located in the dermis |
Hair | Composed mainly of keratin and is not living. |
Nails | Made of hardened keratin formed by the epidermis. |