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Janelle Perkins
Human Anatomy with Lab 2025-2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apocrine glands | are located in deep subcutaneous layer of the skin in the armpit (axilla) |
| Sebaceous glands | Secrete oil for the hair and skin. |
| Sebum | Keeps hair supple and the skin soft and pliant |
| Blackhead | With oxidation, the accumulated sebum darkens and forms |
| Ceruminous glands | are a special variety or modification of apocrine sweat glands |
| Radiation | flow of heat waves away from the blood and skin |
| Conduction | transfer of heat energy to the skin and then to cooler external environment |
| convection | Transfer of heat energy to cooler air that is continually flowing away from the skin |
| Evaporation | Absorption of the heat from blood and skin by water vaporization |
| Melanin | Cells of the epidermis by melanocytes |