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35 Cards in this Set
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ADIPOSE
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Tissue that fives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fats for use as energy, and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin.
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BASAL CELL LAYER
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Also known as the STRATUM GERMINATIVUM layer; the deepest live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth.
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BLOOD
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Nutritive fluid circulating through the circulatory system (heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries) to supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues, and to remove carbon dioxide and waste from them.
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COLLAGEN
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Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength.
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COMEDONE
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Pore impaction that could lead to an acne papule or pustule.
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DERMATOLOGIST
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Physician engaged in the science of treating the skin, including its structures, functions, diseases, and treatment.
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DERMATOLOGY
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Medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment.
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DERMIS
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Underlying or inner layer of the skin; also called the derma, corium, cutis, or true skin.
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ELASTIN
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Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue.
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EPIDERMAL-DERMAL JUNCTION
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The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis.
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EPIDERMIS
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Outermost layer of the skin; also called the cuticle.
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ESTHETICIAN
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Specialist in the cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body.
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KERATIN
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Fiber protein that is the principal component of hair and nails.
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MELANIN
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Tiny grains of pigment (coloring matter) deposited in the basal cell layer of the epidermis and papillary layers of the dermis.
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MELANOCYTES
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Melanin-forming cells.
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MOTOR NERVE FIBERS
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Distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to the hair follicles.
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PAPILLARY LAYER
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Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis.
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RETICULAR LAYER
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Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains cells, vessels, glands and follicles.
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RETINOIC ACID
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Prescription cream for acne.
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SEBACEOUS GLANDS
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Oil glands of the skin connected to hair follicles.
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SECRETORY COIL
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Coiled base of sweat glands.
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SECRETORY NERVE FIBERS
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Distributed to the sweat and oil glands of the skin.
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SENSORY NERVE FIBERS
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React to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain. These sensory receptors send messages to the brain.
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STRATUM CORNEUM
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Outer layer of the epidermis.
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STRATUM GERMINATIVUM
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Also known as the basal cell layer, the deepest live layer of the epidermis that produces new epidermal skin cells and is responsible for growth.
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STRATUM GRANULOSUM
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Granular layer of the epidermis.
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STRATUM LUCIDUM
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Clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.
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STRATUM SPINOSUM
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Spiny layer of the epidermis.
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SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE
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Fatty layer found below the dermis that gives smoothness and contour to the body, contains fat for use as energy, and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin; also called adipose or subcutis tissue.
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SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS
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Sweat glands of the skin.
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TACTILE CORPUSCLES
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Small epidermal structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure.
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VITAMIN A
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Aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells.
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VITAMIN C
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Is needed for proper repair fo the skin and various tissues.
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VITAMIN D
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Promotes the healthy and rapid healing of the skin.
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VITAMIN E
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Helps fight against, and protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's rays.
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