Review Chapter 5 Flashcards by Taylor Pettegrew | Brainscape

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Acne

A

An inflammation of the sebaceous glands

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Albinism

A

Condition of the inability to produce melanin

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Arrector pili muscles

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Contracts when cold, attached to hair.

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Ceremonious glands

A

Found in the ear canal

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Dermatology

A

Medical specialty dealing with skin

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Dermis

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Lower layer of skin. Contains blood vessels

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Epidermis

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Upper layer of skin

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Hair structure/ function

A

Shaft, follicle, bulb of follicle(matrix)

Protection

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Langerhans cells

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Immune response- help recognize antigen.

In epidermis

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Melanocytes

A

Absorb uv light, produce pigment

In epidermis

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Melanoma

A

Skin cancer

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Sebaceous glands

A

Oil gland- by hair follicles

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Skin functions

A

Help to produce vitamin D, protection, immunity

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Subcutaneous layer

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Adipose tissue is found in this layer

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Sudoriferous glands

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Sweat glands

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