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CCMA CH 6
CCMA CH 6 REVIEW (Body Systems - Integumentary)
| term | definition or function |
|---|---|
| skin | protection, temperature regulation, sensation, excretion, vit. D production |
| hair follicles | generate hair |
| sebaceous (oil) glands | produce sebum to keep skin and hair soft; prevent bacteria from growing on the skin |
| fingernails and toenails | protect ends of fingers and toes |
| sudoriferous (sweat) glands | produce sweat to aid in cooling the body |
| epidermis layer | outermost layer of the epithelial tissue, covers external surface of the body |
| dermis layer | thick layer beneath the dermis that contains arteries, veins, nerves |
| subcutaneous layer | loose, connective tissue composed of adipose tissue and lipocytes |