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Stratum Granulosum

Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.

Dermal Papillae

Extensions of the dermis into the epidermis that provide nutrients and sensory functions.

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Most common sweat glands, found all over the body.

Strands of keratinized cells that grow from follicles beneath the skin.

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

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

Stratum Spinosum

Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.

Tactile (Meissner's) Corpuscles

Receptors that detect light touch.

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

Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for cellular regeneration.

Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.

Skin under the nail plate, supplying nutrients.

Type of melanin that produces brown and black pigmentation.

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

Eponychium; tissue at the base of the nail that protects the matrix.

Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.

Ruffini Endings

Receptors that detect skin stretch and finger position.

Layer below the epidermis providing structure and flexibility.

Hard, visible part of the nail.

Papillary Layer

Upper layer of dermis, containing capillaries and sensory neurons.

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

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

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

Pigment contributing to the yellow-orange coloration of the skin.

Cutaneous Blood Vessels

Blood vessels located in the dermis supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Hemoglobin

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

Did you know? The skin is connected to the immune system, helping to detect and fight off infections.