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What are the anatomical structures of the integumentary system?
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Skin, hair, nails, skin glands
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What are the functions of the integumentary system?
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Protection, absorption,sensation, body temp regulation, waste elimination, vitamin d, immunity
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Outer region of the skin and composed of epithelial tissue
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Epidermis
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Region of skin that consists of multiple layers
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Epidermis
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What region of the skin contains blood vessels, nerve vessels, nerve receptors, hair follicles, and skin glands
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Dermis
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The epidermis is avascular meaning....
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Nutrients are provided by tissue fluids from the underlying dermis
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The epidermis is derived from
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Ectoderm
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The epidermis contains pores, which allow passage for?
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Hair and specialized glands
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Cells that produce keratin
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Keratinocytes
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Tough fibrous protein that gives the skin protection
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Keratin
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What are the epidermal layers?
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Stratum germinativum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum corneum
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The entire life cycle of skin cells is how many days?
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28-32 days
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Two reddish brown organs located bilaterally at or about the spinal level of T11 to L3
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Kidneys
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On top of each kidney is which kind of gland
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Adrenal
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Parts of the urinary system
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Kidneys, ureters, urethra, urinary bladder
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