Card Set: Anatomy & Physiology: The Integumentary System

A&P Key Terms 05 The Integumentary System

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61. scar collagen-rich skin formed after the process of wound healing that is different from normal skin
62. sebaceous gland type of oil gland found in the dermis all over the body and helps to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair by secreting sebum
63. sebum oily substance that is composed of a mixture of lipids that lubricates the skin and hair
64. second-degree burn partial-thickness burn that injures the epidermis and a portion of the dermis
65. squamous cell carcinoma type of skin cancer that originates from the stratum spinosum of the epidermis
66. stratum basale deepest layer of the epidermis, made of epidermal stem cells
67. stratum corneum most superficial layer of the epidermis
68. stratum granulosum layer of the epidermis superficial to the stratum spinosum
69. stratum lucidum layer of the epidermis between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum, found only in thick skin covering the palms, soles of the feet, and digits
70. stratum spinosum layer of the epidermis superficial to the stratum basale, characterized by the presence of desmosomes
71. stretch mark mark formed on the skin due to a sudden growth spurt and expansion of the dermis beyond its elastic limits
72. sudoriferous gland sweat gland
73. telogen resting phase of the hair growth cycle initiated with catagen and terminated by the beginning of a new anagen phase of hair growth
74. third-degree burn burn that penetrates and destroys the full thickness of the skin (epidermis and dermis)
75. vitamin D compound that aids absorption of calcium and phosphates in the intestine to improve bone health
76. vitiligo skin condition in which melanocytes in certain areas lose the ability to produce melanin, possibly due an autoimmune reaction that leads to loss of color in patches
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