Skin Structures

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Created Dec 10, 2010
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1
Hair Shaft
 
The tip of the hair on the external surface, providing structure for hair, warmth and insulation
2
Sweat Pore
 
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3
Dermal Papillae
 
their basic function is to characterize the hair that is to be produced. The genetic information...
4
Meissner's Corpuscle
 
touch receptor
5
Free Nerve Ending
 
At the end of a nerve, there is a synapse, which transfers the signal on to the next nerve...
6
Reticular Layer of the Dermis
 
Its main functions are to regulate temperature and to supply the epidermis with nutrient-saturated...
7
Sabaceous Gland
 
Secretes oil
8
Arrector Pili Muscle
 
contracts and expands with cold temperatures
9
Sensory Nerve Fiber
 
Makes up the nerve
10
Eccrine sweat gland
 
Produces sweat
11
Pacinian Corpuscle
 
Touch receptor
12
Artery
 
Carries blood from the heart
13
Vein
 
Carries blood to the heart
14
Adipose Tissue
 
Fat tissue, which fills the hypodermis, and protects
15
Root Hair plexus
 
Responsible for feeling sensitive touch

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