Integumentary System and Epidermal Derivatives

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What are the main layers of the integumentary system?

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Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous layer

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What is the function of the stratum basale?

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It is the deepest layer of the epidermis where cell division occurs.

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What is keratinization?

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The process by which cells form fibrils of keratin and harden.

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What is keratin?

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A protein that protects epithelial cells from damage or stress.

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What is the stratum corneum?

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The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead cells.

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What are melanocytes?

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Cells that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.

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What is melanin?

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A pigment that gives the skin, hair, and eyes their color.

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What is cytocrine secretion?

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The process by which melanin is transferred from melanocytes to keratinocytes.

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What are eumelanin and pheomelanin?

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Types of melanin; eumelanin is brown or black, while pheomelanin is red or yellow.

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What are the epidermal derivatives?

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Nails, Hair follicle, Arrector pili muscle, Sebaceous glands, Sweat glands.