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AP - integumentary

Anatomy And Physciology - integumentary

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Integumentary System System comprising the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands, protecting the body and regulating temperature.
Epidermis The outermost layer of skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.
Dermis Beneath the epidermis, containing tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
Subcutaneous Layer The layer of tissue beneath the dermis that anchors the skin to underlying organs with fat and connective tissue.
Melanin Pigment produced by melanocytes in the epidermis that gives skin its color.
Keratin A protein that protects epithelial cells from damage or stress, prominent in hair and nails.
Hair Follicles Structures in the dermis that produce hair by packing old cells together.
Sebaceous Glands Oil glands in the skin that secrete sebum to lubricate skin and hair.
Sweat Glands Glands that produce sweat, found in the dermis layer of the skin.
Cerumen Earwax produced by glands in the ear canal to protect the ear.
Stratum Corneum The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead cells that provide a layer of protection.
Stratum Basale The deepest layer of the epidermis responsible for cell division and replacement.
Sensory Receptors Nerve endings in the skin that respond to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain.
Hypodermis Another term for the subcutaneous layer, containing fat and connective tissue.
Melanocytes Cells in the epidermis that produce melanin, giving skin its color.
Collagen A structural protein found in the skin and other connective tissues.
Elastin A protein in connective tissue that allows tissues to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.
UV Radiation Ultraviolet radiation from the sun that can damage the skin and lead to skin cancer.
Vitamin D Synthesis The process by which the skin uses sunlight to synthesize vitamin D from cholesterol.
Thermoregulation The process of maintaining an internal temperature within certain boundaries, even when the external temperature varies.
Excretion The process by which waste products are eliminated from the body through sweat.
Dermatology The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair, and their diseases.
Cutaneous Sensation Sensory perception through the skin, including touch, pressure, heat, cold, and pain.
Hair Shaft The part of the hair that extends above the skin's surface.
Nail Bed The skin beneath the nail plate that provides nutrients to support nail growth.
Free Nerve Endings Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensations like temperature and pain without intermediary structures.
Meissner's Corpuscles Specialized nerve endings in the skin that detect light touch and texture.
Pacinian Corpuscles Nerve endings in the skin and other organs that respond to pressure and vibration.
Basal Cell Carcinoma A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells of the skin, typically due to UV exposure.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma A form of skin cancer arising from the squamous cells in the epidermis.
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