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A & P 3.1-3.3

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Definition
Cutaneous Membrane   Another name for skin  
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Epithelial Membrane   Thin sheets of tissue lining the internal and external surfaces of the body  
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Membranes   Thin sheets or layers of pliable tissue  
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Mucous Membranes   Thin sheets of tissues lining the body cavities that open to the outside world  
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Pericardium   The membrane that surrounds the heart  
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Peritoneum   The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity  
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Pleura   The membrane that encases the lungs  
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Serous Fluid   Thin, clear liquid that serves as a lubricant between parietal and visceral membranes  
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Serous Membranes   Thin sheets of tissues that line the body cavities closed to the outside world  
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Synovial Fluid   A clear liquid secreted by synovial membranes that provide cushioning for and reduces friction in synovial joints  
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Synovial Membrane   Lining of the synovial joint cavity that produces synovial fluid  
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Dermis   Layer of skin between the epidermis and the hypodermis; includes nerve endings, glands and hair follicles  
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Epidermal Dendritic Cells   Skin cells that initiate an immune system response to the presence of foreign bacteria or viruses  
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Epidermis   Outer layer of skin  
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Hypodermis   Layer of skin beneath the dermis, which serves as a storage repository for fat  
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Integumentary System   Enveloping organ of the body that includes the epidermis, dermis, sudoriferous, sebaceous glands, nails and hair  
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Keratin   Tough protein found in the skin, hair and nails  
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Keratinocytes   Cells within the epidermis that produce keratin  
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Melanin   Pigment that protects the body against harmful effects of ultraviolet ray damage from the sun  
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Melanocytes   Specialized cells in the skin that produce melanin  
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Merkel Cells   Touch receptors in the skin  
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Papillary Layer   Outer layer of the dermis  
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Reticular Layer   Layer of skin superficial to the papillary layer  
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Sebaceous Glands   Glands located all over the body that produce sebum  
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Sebum   Oily substance that helps keep the hair and skin soft  
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Stratum Basale   Deepest layer of epidermis  
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Stratum Corneum   Outer layer of the epidermis  
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Stratum Granulosum   Layer of somewhat flattened cells lying just superficial to the stratum spinosum and interior to the stratum lucidum  
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Stratum Lucidum   Clear layer of thick skin found only on the palms of hands and feet  
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Stratum Spinosum   Layer of cells in the epidermis superior to the stratum basale and inferior to the stratum granulosum  
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Sudoriferous Glands   Swear glands that are distributed in the dermis over the entire body  
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Basal Cell Carcinoma   Most common and least malignant form of skin cancer  
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Cellulitis   Bacterial infection characterized by an inflamed area of skin  
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Common Warts   Typically appear on hands and feet but disappear without treatment  
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First-Degree Burns   Burns that affect only the epidermal layer of skin  
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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1   Cold Sores around the mouth  
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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2   Genital herpes  
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Herpes Varicella   Chickenpox  
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Herpes Zoster   Shingles  
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Impetigo   Bacterial infection characterized by pink blister-like bumps, usually on the fafce  
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Malignant melanoma   Cancer of the melanocytes; the most serious form of skin cancer  
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Peritonitis   Inflammation of the peritoneum (Membrane lining the inner wall of the abdomen and abdominal organs)  
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Plantar Warts   Foot warts which grow inward  
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Pleurisy   Inflammation of the pleura (Membrane encasing the lungs)  
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Psoriasis   Common skin disorder involving redness, irritation, scales, burning and cracking of the skin  
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Rule of Nines   Calculating body surface area affected by burns  
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Second-Degree Burns   Damage to epidermis and upper portion of the underlying dermis (Blisters are present)  
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma   Rapidly growing cancer that appears as a scaly, reddened patch of skin  
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Third-Degree Burns   Burns which destroy the entire thickness of the skin  
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Tinea   Fungal infection that tends to occur in moist areas of the body  
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