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Integumentary Sys.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| papillae | ridges on our fingers that improve grasping ability |
| athletes foot | very contagious condition caused by fungus |
| melanocytes | produce skin pigment |
| stratum cornem | outermost layer of the epidermis |
| stratum germinativum | innermost layer of the epidermis |
| dermis | layer of the skin containing blood vessels, glands, hair follicles. called the "true skin" |
| follicle | hollow tube that contains the hair root |
| acne | involves blockage of the subaceous glands and invasion of WBC |
| melanoma | brown, irregular patch of dangerous skin cancer |
| cortex | outer layer of the hair shaft |
| medulla | inner layer of the hair shaft |
| axilla | under arm area |
| acne | disorder of the epidermis. treated with topical or oral antibiotics |
| adipose tissue | fat stored in the subcutaneous layer |
| hand washing | best way to prevent germs |
| dermatitis | rash caused by stress or an irritant |
| genital herpes | STD that can be spread to newborn baby at birth |
| keratin | protein substance that makes the nails hard |
| sebaceous gland | produce sebum (oil) to protect the skin |
| sudoriferous gland | produce about 500cc of sweat per day. activated by heat, pain, fever, and nervousness |
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