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From Integumentary System

Skin under the nail plate, supplying nutrients.

Dermal Papillae

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

Layer below the epidermis providing structure and flexibility.

Reticular Layer

Deeper dermal layer, housing collagen and elastin fibers.

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

Stratum Granulosum

Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.

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

Stratum Lucidum

Layer found only in thick skin, providing extra protection.

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

Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.

Free Nerve Endings

Pain receptors (nociceptors) and temperature receptors.

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

Arrector Pili Muscle

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

Tactile (Meissner's) Corpuscles

Receptors that detect light touch.

Visible part of hair extending from the follicle.

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

Sebaceous Glands

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

Hard, visible part of the nail.

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

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

Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for cellular regeneration.

Sensory Nerve Endings

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

Cutaneous Blood Vessels

Blood vessels located in the dermis supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Most common sweat glands, found all over the body.

Hemoglobin

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

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