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From Integumentary System

Arrector Pili Muscle

Small muscle attached to hair follicles causing hair to stand up.

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

Ceruminous Glands

Specialized sweat glands in the ear canal that produce earwax.

Ruffini Endings

Receptors that detect skin stretch and finger position.

Visible part of hair extending from the follicle.

Fat tissue in the hypodermis that insulates and stores energy.

Sensory Nerve Endings

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.

Stratum Corneum

Outermost layer of epidermis composed of dead, flattened skin cells.

Glands that produce sweat to regulate body temperature.

Cutaneous Blood Vessels

Blood vessels located in the dermis supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Region of nail growth located beneath the base of the nail.

Hard, visible part of the nail.

Hard, keratinized extensions at the tips of fingers and toes.

The body's largest organ, which protects internal structures and regulates temperature.

Sebaceous Glands

Glands that produce sebum (oil) to lubricate skin and hair.

Skin under the nail plate, supplying nutrients.

Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.

Lamellated (Pacinian) Corpuscles

Receptors that detect deep pressure and vibration.

Outer layer of the skin, providing a barrier against environmental factors.

Papillary Layer

Upper layer of dermis, containing capillaries and sensory neurons.

Base of the hair follicle where cells divide and produce the hair shaft.

Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for cellular regeneration.

Reticular Layer

Deeper dermal layer, housing collagen and elastin fibers.

Hemoglobin

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Oxygen-carrying protein in blood responsible for the red coloration of skin.

Did you know? Your skin acts as a barrier, protecting the body from harmful pathogens and environmental factors.