Epidermis - ANSWER-The outermost layer of the skin
Dermis - ANSWER-Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner supportive
layer
Sebaceous glands - ANSWER-Glands that produce an oily substance called
serum that is secreted through hair follicles
Eccrine sweat glands - ANSWER-Glands that produce sweat directly onto the
skin's surface
Apocrine sweat glands - ANSWER-Glands that produce a thick, milky secretion
found in the armpit and groin
Subcutaneous tissue - ANSWER-Adipose tissue made up of lobules of fat
Melanin - ANSWER-Brownish pigment that increase when exposed to sunlight
Carotene - ANSWER-Yellow pigmentation of the skin especially found in the
palms and soles
Oxyhemoglobin - ANSWER-A bright red pigment, causes redding of the skin
Deoxyhemoglobin - ANSWER-Blue pigment when oxygen is released to the
tissues
Cyanosis - ANSWER-A blue color is found due to decrease oxygen or blood flow
Lunular - ANSWER-Whitish crescent area of fingernails
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