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Skin

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Term
Definition
Integument   means SKIN  
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Epidermis   thin, outer layer of the Cutaneous Membrane  
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Dermis   thicker layer of the cutaneous membrane  
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Subcutaneous Layer   AKA Hypodermis or Superficial Fascia  
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Keratinocytes   makes up 90% of cells consist of protein Keratin  
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Melanocytes   contains the pigment melanin  
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Melanin   contributes to skin color and protects from UV light  
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Strata   layers of the epidermis  
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Stratum Corneum   most superficial layer of the epidermis  
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Stratum Corneum   epidermal layer consisting of dead cells  
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Stratum Lucidum   epidermal layer, present only in thick skin  
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Stratum Lucidum   epidermal layer that blocks water penetration or loss  
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Stratum Granulosum   epidermal layer where cells have started to degenerate  
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Stratum Spinosum   epidermal layer, cells full of RNA undergoing translation to produce keratin  
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Stratum Basale   epidermal layer, which undergoes mitosis  
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Stratum Germinativum   combined layers of the stratum spinosum and stratum basale  
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Hyperkeratosis   the over growth of the stratum corneum  
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Fissure   a tear in the skin  
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Wrinkled fingers/toes   the expansion of the dead cells of the stratum corneum due to absorption of water.  
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Blister   result from injury to the cells of the dermal-epidermal junction  
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Regeneration Time   period required for a population of cells to mature and reproduce  
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35 days   amount of time it takes for regeneration time  
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Dermis   identified as true skin  
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Papillary layer   thin layer of the dermis  
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Reticular layer   thick layer of the dermis  
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Papillary layer   layer of the dermis that creates finger/foot prints  
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