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Skin

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epidermis characteristics   stratified squamous epithelium, for hair follicles and sebaceous glands  
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epidermis protective functions   shields moist under tissues from H2O loss; when unbroken, keeps out harmful micro-organisms  
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stratum basale   bottom layer of epidermis  
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langerhans cells   white blood cells- macrophages  
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melanocytes   located in deeper epidermis & produced by hypodermis  
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albinism   lack of ability to produce melanin  
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carotene   found in palms & soles of feet and causes yellowish hue in asians  
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hemoglobin   red blood cells causes pinkish hue to fair skinned people  
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stratum corneum   top layer of epidermis  
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dermis   binds epidermis to subcutaneous  
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nerve fibers   sensory receptors and motor fibers to send and recieve impulses  
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hypodermis   subcutaneous tissue- lies beneath the dermis  
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