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From Integumentary System

Fat tissue in the hypodermis that insulates and stores energy.

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

Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

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

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

Pigment responsible for skin color.

Stratum Lucidum

Layer found only in thick skin, providing extra protection.

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

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

Tactile (Meissner's) Corpuscles

Receptors that detect light touch.

Apocrine Sweat Glands

Sweat glands found in the armpits and genital areas.

Stratum Corneum

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

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

Ruffini Endings

Receptors that detect skin stretch and finger position.

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

Free Nerve Endings

Pain receptors (nociceptors) and temperature receptors.

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

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

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

Visible part of hair extending from the follicle.

Glands that produce sweat to regulate body temperature.

Stratum Spinosum

Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.

Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.

Papillary Layer

Upper layer of dermis, containing capillaries and sensory neurons.

Stratum Granulosum

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Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.

Did you know? The production of melanin in the skin helps protect your body from harmful UV rays from the sun.