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Apocrine gland
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The less numerous type of sweat gland; produces a secretion containing water, salts, proteins, and fatty acids.
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Squamous
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(1) flat, scalelike; (2) pertaining to flat, thin cells that form the free surface of some epithelial tissues.
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Pleura
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Two-layered serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the external surface of the lung.
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Malignant
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Life threatening; pertains to neoplasms that spread and lead to death, such as cancer.
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Epidermis
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Superficial layer of the skin; composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
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Dermatitis
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An inflammation of the skin; nonspecific skin allergies.
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Integumentary system
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Skin and its derivatives; provides the external protective covering of the body.
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Sebaceous glands (oil glands)
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Epidermal glands that produce and oily secretion called sebum.
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Sweat gland
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See Sudoriferous gland.
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Allergy (hypersensitivity)
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Overzealous immune response to an otherwise harmless antigen.
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Melanin
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Dark pigment formed by cells called melanocytes; imparts color to skin and hair.
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Ulcer
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Lesion or erosion of the mucous membrane, such as gastric ulcer of stomach.
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Serous fluid
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Clear, watery fluid secreted by cells of a serous membrane.
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Synovial membrane
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Membrane that lines the capsule of a synovial joint.
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Sudoriferous gland
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Epidermal gland that produces sweat.
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Mucus
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A sticky, thick fluid secreted by mucous glands and mucous membranes; keeps the free surface of membranes moist.
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Sebum
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Oily secretion of sebaceous glands.
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Acne
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Inflammatory disease of the skin; infection of the sebaceous glands.
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Peritoneum
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Serous membrane lining the interior of the abdominal cavity and covering the surfaces of abdominal organs.
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Dermis
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Layer of skin deep to the epidermis; composed of dense irregular tissue.
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Cutaneous membrane
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The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers.
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Exocrine glands
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Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a particular site.
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Keratin
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Water-soluble protein found in the epidermis, hair, and nails that makes those structures hard and water-repellent; precursor is keratohyalin.
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Subcutaneous
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Beneath the skin.
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Mucous membranes
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Membranes that form the linings of body cavities open tot he exterior (digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts).
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Stratum
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A layer.
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Arrector pili
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Tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; cause the hair to stand upright when activated.
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Serous membrane
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Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body (except for joint cavities); serosa.
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Melanocyte
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A cell that produces melanin.
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Articular capsule
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Double-layered capsule composed of an outer fibrous capsule line by synovial membrane; encloses the joint cavity of a synovial joint.
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