Blood vessels located in the dermis supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.

Glands that produce sweat to regulate body temperature.

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

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

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

Fat tissue in the hypodermis that insulates and stores energy.

Most common sweat glands, found all over the body.

Hard, visible part of the nail.

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

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

Receptors that detect deep pressure and vibration.

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

Sweat glands found in the armpits and genital areas.

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

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.

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

Deeper dermal layer, housing collagen and elastin fibers.

Upper layer of dermis, containing capillaries and sensory neurons.

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

Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.

Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for cellular regeneration.

Receptors that detect light touch.