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What substance do melanocytes produce?
What substance do melanocytes produce?
melanin
What substance do keratinocytes produce?
What substance do keratinocytes produce?
fibrous keratin
What is the purpose of melanin?
What is the purpose of melanin?
protects the skin from UV radiation and gives pigmentation
What is the purpose of keratin?
What is the purpose of keratin?
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Which layer of the epidermis is the most superficial?
Which layer of the epidermis is the most superficial?
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How many layers thick is the Stratum Granulosum?
How many layers thick is the Stratum Granulosum?
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What unique feature does the Stratum Spinosum have?
What unique feature does the Stratum Spinosum have?
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What is an alternate name for the Stratum Basale?
What is an alternate name for the Stratum Basale?
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What are the two main types of sweat glands?
What are the two main types of sweat glands?
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Where are eccrine sweat glands most abundant?
Where are eccrine sweat glands most abundant?
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What is the function of apocrine sweat glands?
What is the function of apocrine sweat glands?
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Match the following changes in skin color with their meanings:
Match the following changes in skin color with their meanings:
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