Unit Three - Integumentary Vocabulary

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Vitamin D

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A compound that aids absorption of calcium and phosphates in the intestine to improve bone health.

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Callus

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A thickened area of skin that arises due to constant abrasion.

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Melanocyte

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A cell found in the stratum basale of the epidermis that produces the pigment melanin.

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Desmosome

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A structure that forms an impermeable junction between cells.

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Hair Follicle

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A cavity or sac from which hair originates.

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Stratum Basale

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The deepest layer of the epidermis where cell division occurs.

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Keratinocyte

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The primary cell type in the epidermis that produces keratin, a protein that helps protect the skin.

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Langerhans Cell

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A type of immune cell found in the epidermis that helps protect against pathogens.

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Papillary Layer

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The upper layer of the dermis that contains blood vessels and sensory neurons.

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Eccrine Sweat Gland

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A type of sweat gland that is distributed all over the body and helps regulate temperature.