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Integumentary System

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Integumentary System   show
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medical prefix's for skin are   show
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Structures of the skin   show
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show outer layer of the skin composed of stratified squamous epithelium  
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show 5 strata (layers); regenerates from the bottom strata and forces cells outward, packing them close together  
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The outer strata (corneum) is composed of   show
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the epidermis contains no   show
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the epidermis provides a   show
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show melanocytes (pigment cells) for protection from sunlight  
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show normal flora (bacteria) which serve as a natural protection  
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the epidermis regenerates   show
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Dermis (true skin)   show
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show gluelike fibers that run parallel to the skin and are the source of body lines  
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show they dilate to bring blood near the surface for cooling and constrict to prevent loss of heat  
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sweat glands lie deep in the dermis and send secretions through the ducts to the skin for   show
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show lubricated and provide protection against both bacteria and drying  
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show they are receptors for pain touch cold heat and vibration  
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arrector pili muscles (attached to teh hair contract to make   show
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show made up of adipose tissue  
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Sub-Q provides   show
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show absorbable  
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show slowly absorbed  
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show slowly and is a good medium for bacteria to grown  
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Appendages of the skin (such as hair and nails) are   show
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show melanocytes  
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show sebaceous glands  
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excess hair may be __________ before surgery   show
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skin acts as a mechanical barrier to __________________.   show
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show sensory organ  
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skin regulates _________by the process of ______________(sweating) and radiation(blood   show
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skin protects against ______________ and ______________.   show
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