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membranes

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Thin, sheetlike structures that cover and protect the body surface are called

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epithelial and connective tissue

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The two major types of body membranes are

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peritonitis

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Inflammation of the serous membrane in the abdominal cavity is called

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pleurae

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The serous membranes in the thoracic cavity are called

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mucous membranes

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Epithelial membranes that line body surfaces opening directly to the exterior are

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epidermis and dermis

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The skin is composed of the following layers of tissue

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keratin

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A tough, waterproof material that protects the outer layer of the skin

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melanin

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The basic determinant of skin color is

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dermal-epidermal junction

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The junction that exists between the thin epidermal layer of the skin and the dermal layer

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dermal papillae

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The upper region of the dermis is characterized by parallel rows of tiny bumps called

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lanugo

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The hair of a newborn infant is soft and fine

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eccrine and apocrine

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Sweat glands can be classified as

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secretion

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The following are functions of the skin except

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sebum

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The secretion from hair follicles that helps lubricate the hair and skin

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the "rule of nines"

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Method of determining the extent of a burn injury

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cutaneous, serous, mucous

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Three types of epithelial membranes

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basement membrane

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Epithelial membranes are usually composed of two distinct layers: the epithelial layer and a supportive connective tissue layer called the

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parietal pleura

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The membrane lining the interior of the chest wall

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visceral peritoneum

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The membrane covering the organs of the abdomen

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synovial membrane

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The connective tissue membrane that lines the space between the bone and joints

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stratum corneum, stratum germinativum

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Two main layers of epidermis

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keratin

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As new skin cells approach the surface of the skin, their cytoplasm is replaced by a waterproof protein called

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dermal papillae

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The projections on the upper region of the dermis that form unique fingerprints

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eccrine

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Sweat glands that can be found all over the body and produce a clear watery liquid

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apocrine

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Sweat glands found in armpit and produce thicker secretion

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sebum

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Sebaceous glands secrete an oil called

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free nerve endings

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The receptors in the skin that respond to pain

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bulboid (Krause end bulbs)

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The receptors in the skin that respond to low frequency vibration

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tactile (Meissner) corpuscles

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The receptors in the skin that respond to light touch

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lamellar (Pacini) corpuscles

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The receptors in the skin that respond to deep pressure

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Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight

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Define UV

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Define SCC

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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Define AIDS

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synovial membranes

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Epithelial membranes do not include

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Skin

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An example of a cutaneous membrane would be

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parietal pleura

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The membrane lining the interior of the thoracic cavity is called the

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visceral peritoneum

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The membrane covering the organs of the abdomen is called the

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visceral pleura

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The membrane covering the lungs is called the

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parietal peritoneum

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The membrane lining the interior of the abdominal cavity is called the

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Lining of the respiratory tract and the Lining of the digestive tract

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Which of the following is a mucous membrane

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bursae

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Small sacs lined with synovial fluid in joints are called

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Stores fat that can be used for food and Protects the underlying tissue by acting as a "shock absorber", protection, temperature regulation and a sense organ for the body

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Which of the following is a function of the subcutaneous layer of skin

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stratum corneum

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The outermost layer of the epidermis is called the

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stratum germinativum

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The layer of the epidermis that is constantly undergoing mitosis is called the

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stratum corneum

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The layer of epidermis that contains cells full of keratin is the

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dermal papillae

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The part of the skin that gives you a unique set of fingerprints is the

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subcutaneous layer

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The layer that is below the dermis and contains fat and blood vessels is called the

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dermal papillae

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The upper region of the dermis containing parallel rows of tiny bumps is called the

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hair papilla

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The part of the hair that begins from a small, cap-shaped cluster of cells is called the

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hair shaft

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The visible part of the hair is called the

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lanugo

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The very fine and soft hair of newborns is called the

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arrector pili

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The small muscle attached to the hair is called the

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free nerve endings

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Which of the following is the receptor in skin that detects pain

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pacinian corpuscle

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The receptor in skin that detects pressure is the

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cuticle

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The root of the nail lies in a groove and is hidden by a fold of skin called the

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eccrine glands

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The glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion are the

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sebaceous glands

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The glands of skin that produce oil that lubricates the hair and skin are the

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apocrine glands

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The glands of skin that produce a thick secretion are the

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eccrine glands

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Which sudoriferous glands are very numerous and found over the total body surface

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apocrine glands

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Which sudoriferous glands are larger and are found in the axillae and around the genitals

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The "rule of nines":

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Consists of 11 areas of the body, each covering about 9% of the body

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second-degree burn

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A burn involving both the epidermis and the upper layers of the dermis is called a

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hair and nails

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Which of the following is an accessory structure of the integumentary system

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It covers the inner surface of hollow organs, It anchors organs to each other, It covers and protects the body surface, It secretes a fluid that reduces the friction of the beating heart, and It lines cavities of the body

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Which of the following is a function of a membrane

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It is the outermost layer of skin

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Which of the following is true of the epidermis

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It is made up of epithelial tissue

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Which of the following is true of the dermis

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It helps prevent ultraviolet rays from penetrating the interior of the body

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Which of the following is not true of keratin

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ultraviolet light, electrical current and fire or hot surfaces

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Burns can be caused by

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lining the spaces between bones and joints that move

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Synovial membranes are found

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Krause end bulb

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The sense receptor for low-frequency vibration is the

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stratum corneum, stratum germinativum, papillary layer, reticular layer

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Going from superficial to deep, the layers of the skin would be

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dermis

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Which of the following is made of connective tissue

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epidermis

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Which of the following contains cells full of keratin

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dermis

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Which of the following contains collagen and yellow elastic fibers?

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epidermis

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Which of the following is the outermost layer of skin

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dermis

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Which of the following is a deeper layer of skin

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epidermis

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Which of the following is composed of epithelial tissue

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epidermis

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Which of the following contains melanocytes

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dermis

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Which of the following contains nerves that respond to touch

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synovial

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This type of membrane is composed of only one kind of tissue

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Pleurisy and peritonitis:

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refer to the inflammation of a serous membrane

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stratified squamous epithelium or simple columnar epithelium

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Most mucous membranes are composed of

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keratin

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Which substance is not found in the reticular layer of the skin

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hypodermis and superficial fascia

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This is another name for the subcutaneous layer of the skin

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nail body

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The visible part of the nail is called the

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lunula

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The crescent-shaped white area of the nail is known as the

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melanoma

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This type of skin cancer can develop from benign pigmented moles

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Kaposi sarcoma

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This type of skin cancer is usually associated with immune deficiencies

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squamous cell carcinoma

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This type of skin cancer is a slow-growing malignant tumor of the epidermis

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basal cell carcinoma

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This type of skin cancer is the most common type and originates at the base of the epidermis

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Synovial membrane

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Membrane that lines the joints of the body

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Parietal membrane

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Membrane that lines the walls of body cavities

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Visceral membrane

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Membrane that covers the organs of the thoracic or abdominal cavities

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Dermal papilla

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Forms the fingerprints on the tips of the fingers

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Arrector pili

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Structure in the skin that causes "goose pimples"

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Epidermis

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Contains the stratum corneum and stratum germinativum

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Sebum

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An oil produced by skin glands

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Free nerve ending

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Skin receptor that responds to pain

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"Rule of nines"

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A method of determining the percent of body surface area in a part of the body

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pressure

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Skin receptor that responds to

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