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From Integumentary System

Cluster of cells at the base of the hair follicle containing capillaries.

Stratum Lucidum

Layer found only in thick skin, providing extra protection.

Pigment responsible for skin color.

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

Papillary Layer

Upper layer of dermis, containing capillaries and sensory neurons.

Sebaceous Glands

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

Ceruminous Glands

Specialized sweat glands in the ear canal that produce earwax.

Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.

Sensory Nerve Endings

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.

Stratum Corneum

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

Ruffini Endings

Receptors that detect skin stretch and finger position.

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

Also called subcutaneous layer, consisting of fat and connective tissue.

Type of melanin that produces yellow and red pigmentation.

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

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

Lamellated (Pacinian) Corpuscles

Receptors that detect deep pressure and vibration.

Connective Tissue

Fibrous tissue supporting the skin and other organs.

Glands that produce sweat to regulate body temperature.

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

Hard, visible part of the nail.

Stratum Granulosum

Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.

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

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

Stratum Spinosum

Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.

Hemoglobin

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

Did you know? The dermis contains blood vessels, hair follicles, and connective tissue that support the skin.