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Stratum Lucidum

Layer found only in thick skin, providing extra protection.

Ceruminous Glands

Specialized sweat glands in the ear canal that produce earwax.

Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for cellular regeneration.

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Most common sweat glands, found all over the body.

Stratum Spinosum

Layer providing strength and flexibility to skin.

Sensory Nerve Endings

Nerve endings in the skin that detect sensory information.

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

Cutaneous Blood Vessels

Blood vessels located in the dermis supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Layer below the epidermis providing structure and flexibility.

Receptors that detect light touch and pressure.

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

Type of melanin that produces brown and black pigmentation.

Hard, visible part of the nail.

Stratum Corneum

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

Part of hair within the follicle, undergoing growth.

Skin under the nail plate, supplying nutrients.

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

Dermal Papillae

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

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

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

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

Pigment responsible for skin color.

Root of the hair embedded in the skin.

Ruffini Endings

Receptors that detect skin stretch and finger position.

Fat tissue in the hypodermis that insulates and stores energy.

Stratum Granulosum

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Layer of epidermis where keratinization begins.

Did you know? The skin can heal itself rapidly when damaged, such as when a cut or scrape causes a scab to form.