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Langerhans cells
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Macrophages that help activate the immune system
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Keratinocyte
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Cell that produces fibrous protein Keratin
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Melanocyte
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Cells that produce the Melanin pigment
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Merkel Cells
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Tactile cells, sensitive to touch, simulate the sensory nerve endings.
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Keratin
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Fibrous protein that provides strength and waterproofing
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Melanin
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Yellowish/Red/Brown/Black color produced by the Melanocytes.
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Carotene
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Yellow to Orange pigment that usually accumulates in epidermal cells
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Dermal Papilla
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Projects into the epidermis, gives you the bumps and ridges in your skin(Frictionridges)
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Subcutaneous Layer
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Layer deep in the skin not relly considered skin, seperates the integument from the deep fascia(Hypodermis)
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Cleavege Lines
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Collagen and Elastic fibers bundled together in the Dermis
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Sebaceous Gland
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Oily gland that secretes oily lipids on the hair folicles(Holocrine) not found on the hands or bottem of feet
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Sebum
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The oil that is produced by the Sebaceous gland
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Ceruminous gland
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In the ear canal, secretes cerumen(ear wax)
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Sudoriferous gland
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Sweat glands(2) Apocrine and Merocrine(Eccrine)
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Hair Root
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Anchors the hair to the skin, begins at the base of the hair(hairbulb) enclosed within the follicle
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