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med term ch 5A.2

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androgen generic term for an agent that stimulates development of male characteristics
ductule very small duct
homeostasis state of equilibrium of the internal environment despite changes in the external environment
synthesize forming a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements
integument the skin
integumentary system the skin, includes glands that produce several types of secretions, nerves that transmit impulses, and blood vessels that help regulate body temperature
epidermis the outer layer of skin (1)
strata several sublayers
stratum corneum a layer (2)
basal layer the deepest layer (3)
keratin hard protein material in dead cells
melanocytes in the basal layer, produce a black pigment called melanin
melanin provides a protective layer from the damaging effects of the sun
albino an individual with the inability to produce melanin, marked by deficiency of pigment in the eyes, hair, and skin
dermis (4) also called corium, lies directly beneath the epidermis
sebaceous oil glands (7)
sudoriferous sweat glands (6)
subcutaneous layer binds the dermis to the underlying structures (5) [hypodermis]
adipose fat
exocrine secrete substances through ducts to an outer surface of the body
axillae armpits
sebum helps destroy harmful organisms on the skin
hair shaft (8) visible part of the hair
hair follicle (9) the root and it coverings
papilla (10) the covering enclosing the loop of capillaries
alopecia baldness
nail root (1) composed of keratinized, stratified, squamous epithelial cells that form a very tough covering
nailbed (2) layer of epithelium that the nail grows over
nail body (3) the actual nail you see
lunula (4) region where new growth occurs
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