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From Integumentary System
Apocrine Sweat Glands
Sweat glands found in the armpits and genital areas.
Tactile (Meissner's) Corpuscles
Receptors that detect light touch.
Lymphatic Vessels
Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.
Skin
The body's largest organ, which protects internal structures and regulates temperature.
Hair Root
Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.
Melanin
Pigment responsible for skin color.
Nails
Hard, keratinized extensions at the tips of fingers and toes.
Carotene
Pigment contributing to the yellow-orange coloration of the skin.
Stratum Spinosum
Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.
Hair Follicle
Root of the hair embedded in the skin.
Sweat Glands
Glands that produce sweat to regulate body temperature.
Connective Tissue
Fibrous tissue supporting the skin and other organs.
Pheomelanin
Type of melanin that produces yellow and red pigmentation.
Nail Matrix
Region of nail growth located beneath the base of the nail.
Epidermis
Outer layer of the skin, providing a barrier against environmental factors.
Eumelanin
Type of melanin that produces brown and black pigmentation.
Sensory Nerve Endings
Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.
Mammary Glands
Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.
Nail Bed
Skin under the nail plate, supplying nutrients.
Stratum Corneum
Outermost layer of epidermis composed of dead, flattened skin cells.
Sebaceous Glands
Glands that produce sebum (oil) to lubricate skin and hair.
Cuticle
Eponychium; tissue at the base of the nail that protects the matrix.
Cutaneous Blood Vessels
Blood vessels located in the dermis supplying oxygen and nutrients.
Arrector Pili Muscle
Small muscle attached to hair follicles causing hair to stand up.
Stratum Lucidum
Layer found only in thick skin, providing extra protection.
Stratum Granulosum
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Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.
Did you know? The average person has about 150,000 hairs on their head.