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From Integumentary System

Skin under the nail plate, supplying nutrients.

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

Receptors that detect light touch and pressure.

Ceruminous Glands

Specialized sweat glands in the ear canal that produce earwax.

Type of melanin that produces yellow and red pigmentation.

Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for cellular regeneration.

Layer below the epidermis providing structure and flexibility.

Apocrine Sweat Glands

Sweat glands found in the armpits and genital areas.

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

Glands that produce sweat to regulate body temperature.

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

Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.

Free Nerve Endings

Pain receptors (nociceptors) and temperature receptors.

Stratum Lucidum

Layer found only in thick skin, providing extra protection.

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

Sebaceous Glands

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

Hard, visible part of the nail.

Connective Tissue

Fibrous tissue supporting the skin and other organs.

Papillary Layer

Upper layer of dermis, containing capillaries and sensory neurons.

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

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

Sensory Nerve Endings

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.

Lamellated (Pacinian) Corpuscles

Receptors that detect deep pressure and vibration.

Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.

Visible part of hair extending from the follicle.

Stratum Granulosum

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Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.

Did you know? Your skin can detect temperatures as cold as -10°C and as hot as 45°C.