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From Integumentary System

Hard, visible part of the nail.

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

Stratum Spinosum

Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.

Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels responsible for transporting lymph throughout the skin.

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

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

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

Skin under the nail plate, supplying nutrients.

Type of melanin that produces yellow and red pigmentation.

Ruffini Endings

Receptors that detect skin stretch and finger position.

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

Stratum Lucidum

Layer found only in thick skin, providing extra protection.

Reticular Layer

Deeper dermal layer, housing collagen and elastin fibers.

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

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

Sensory Nerve Endings

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.

Type of melanin that produces brown and black pigmentation.

Glands in females that produce milk during lactation.

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

Apocrine Sweat Glands

Sweat glands found in the armpits and genital areas.

Arrector Pili Muscle

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

Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for cellular regeneration.

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

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

Layer below the epidermis providing structure and flexibility.

Stratum Granulosum

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Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.

Did you know? Hair serves as insulation, helping to regulate body temperature by trapping air close to the skin.