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From Integumentary System
Skin
The body's largest organ, which protects internal structures and regulates temperature.
Epidermis
Outer layer of the skin, providing a barrier against environmental factors.
Stratum Spinosum
Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.
Reticular Layer
Deeper dermal layer, housing collagen and elastin fibers.
Arrector Pili Muscle
Small muscle attached to hair follicles causing hair to stand up.
Connective Tissue
Fibrous tissue supporting the skin and other organs.
Eumelanin
Type of melanin that produces brown and black pigmentation.
Apocrine Sweat Glands
Sweat glands found in the armpits and genital areas.
Carotene
Pigment contributing to the yellow-orange coloration of the skin.
Sweat Glands
Glands that produce sweat to regulate body temperature.
Merkel Discs
Receptors that detect light touch and pressure.
Nails
Hard, keratinized extensions at the tips of fingers and toes.
Lamellated (Pacinian) Corpuscles
Receptors that detect deep pressure and vibration.
Stratum Granulosum
Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.
Nail Matrix
Region of nail growth located beneath the base of the nail.
Papillary Layer
Upper layer of dermis, containing capillaries and sensory neurons.
Hypodermis
Also called subcutaneous layer, consisting of fat and connective tissue.
Eccrine Sweat Glands
Most common sweat glands, found all over the body.
Ceruminous Glands
Specialized sweat glands in the ear canal that produce earwax.
Ruffini Endings
Receptors that detect skin stretch and finger position.
Hair Papilla
Cluster of cells at the base of the hair follicle containing capillaries.
Dermal Papillae
Extensions of the dermis into the epidermis that provide nutrients and sensory functions.
Mammary Glands
Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.
Sensory Nerve Endings
Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.
Tactile (Meissner's) Corpuscles
Receptors that detect light touch.
Hemoglobin
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Oxygen-carrying protein in blood responsible for the red coloration of skin.
Did you know? The body's sweat glands produce up to 1.5 liters of sweat per day, depending on the temperature and activity level.