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anatomy 3.2

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integumentary system an entire system that includes a cutaneous membrane, sweat and oil glands and hair and nails
keratin a tough protein found in nails & hair that adds strength
melanocytes/melanin a pigment that protects the body from sun ray damage
epidermis/dermis thick over areas (sole in feet) thin in other areas (eyelids)
epidermis 5 layers of tissue stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granolusm, stratrum spinosum, stratum basale
keratinocytes produces keratin
epidermal dendritic cells they respond to the presence of foreign bacteria/viruses by starting a immune system response
Merkel cells ( in the stratum basale) are tough receptors
papillary layer outer layer of the dermis,
reticular layer part of the dermis ( includes blood , sweat and oil glands, involuntary muscles, hair follicles, nerve endings)
sudoriferous glands dermis over entire body, larger concentration over the axilla
Sebaceous glands located everywhere on the body (except hands and soles of feet), makes oily substance (sebum)
sebum helps to keep skin and hair soft and also kills bacteria
hypodermis (beneath the dermis) serves as storage repository for fat.
Created by: avannak
 

 



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