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Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings
18 cards·by jennybakalov
skin
organ covering the body
epidermis
outer layer of skin
dermis
inner layer of skin
hair
keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles
nails
horny plates made from flattened epithelial scales
sweat glands
tubular structures that secrete sweat
sebaceous glands
special oil glands located in the dermis that secrete sebum
appendages of the skin
common reference to hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands
nerve endings
provide sensory information
integumentary
originates from the Latin word tegere
skin
the largest organ in the human body and is made up of two layers
cutaneous membrane
skin
epidermis
outer layer of the skin composed of epithelial tissue only
professionals who work with the integumentary system
dermatologists, dermatopathologists, plastic surgeons, and nursing assistants
dermatologists
specialize in treating conditions of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes of the
mouth, nose, and eyelids
dermatopathologists
trained in dermatology and pathology
plastic surgeons
repair defects of the skin and other anatomical structures
nursing assistants
provide daily care for hospital and long-term care patients