Outer most layer of skin, Made of large cells that look like fish scales under a microscope.

Layer of skin under the epidermis, this layer is thicker than the epidermis, has fewer cells, and thicker fibers that give skin strength and flexibility. The dermis is also home to hair follicles, nerves, and glands.

Sebaceous glands secrete oil as a natural moisturizer.

Finger nails and toe nails. onchy/o and ungu/o

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Ch.3 Integumentary S

Integumentary System-The Skin

Term	Definition
Epidermis	Outer most layer of skin, Made of large cells that look like fish scales under a microscope.
Dermis	Layer of skin under the epidermis, this layer is thicker than the epidermis, has fewer cells, and thicker fibers that give skin strength and flexibility. The dermis is also home to hair follicles, nerves, and glands.
Sebaceo	Sebaceous glands secrete oil as a natural moisturizer.
Keratin	Finger nails and toe nails. onchy/o and ungu/o