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IntegumentaryComplex
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The tough ridge of skin that grows out over the nail's base. | Cuticle |
| True skin, containing adipose tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings. | Dermis |
| A tough, fibrous protein that provides protection by waterproofing the skin. | Keratin |
| The tiny muscles that pull the hair upright. | Arrector Pili |
| The skin layer that contains melanocytes, nails, and pore openings. | Epidermis |
| Granules that give color to the skin, hair and the iris of the eye. | Melanin |
| Glands whose primary functions are to regulate temperature and eliminate wastes. | Sudoriferous Glands |
| The connective tissue layer that connects the dermis to underlying structures. | Superficial fascia |
| Specialized cells in the epidermis where skin pigment is synthesized. | Melanocytes |
| The thin hard plates found in the distal ends of fingers and toes. | Nails |
| Can become irritated during a massage because of allergies, hair pulling, and inadequate amount of lubricant. | Hair follicles |
| Glands that secrete a fatty substance, lubricating both hair and epidermis | Sebaceous Glands |
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