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Integumentary Accessory Structures: Nails

Integumentary Accessory Structures: Nails

Within the integumentary system, four main accessory structures aid in thermoregulation, sense of touch, protection, and much more. These four main accessory structures are: Hair FolliclesNailsSebaceous GlandsSweat Glands https://teachmeanatomy.info/upper-limb/misc/nail-unit/ The nails can be found on the tips of your toes and fingers. The main function of these structures is to protect these…

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Integumentary Accessory Structures: Hair

Integumentary Accessory Structures: Hair

Within the integumentary system, four main accessory structures aid in thermoregulation, sense of touch, protection, and much more. These four main accessory structures are: Hair FolliclesNailsSebaceous GlandsSweat Glands Hair Location And Function Hair can be found from your head to your toes. It is on your entire body except for your lips, palms, soles of the feet, sides of the toes and…

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#47 My Biology Experience Partners With Magoosh

#47 My Biology Experience Partners With Magoosh

The goal of My Biology Experience is to provide an opportunity for everyone interested in Biology to advance their learning and knowledge. We have aimed to do this through interviews with career experts, advice from a current college Biology major, providing links to other influencers, and creating unique content that can be used to study and learn. As we continue to grow our community we aim to…

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Subcutaneous Layer

The first layer below the cutaneous membrane is called the subcutaneous layer. It is also known as the hypodermis and superficial fascia. Although this layer helps stabilize the integumentary system and shares some characteristics, it is not technically a part of the integumentary system. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21902-hypodermis-subcutaneous-tissue Within the subcutaneous…

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Dermis

Layers Of The Dermis The dermis layer is located inferior to the epidermis layer in the cutaneous layer. This layer is made of connective tissue and can be divided into two layers: Papillary LayerReticular Layer https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Adult-human-skin-is-a-layered-organ-consisting-of-an-epidermis-and-a-dermis-The_fig1_233976352 The papillary layer of the dermis is the most…

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The Epidermis

Epidermis Cell Types The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the cutaneous membrane. It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium and consists of four types of cells: KeratinocytesMelanocytesMerkel CellsLangerhans Cells https://plasticsurgerykey.com/the-function-and-structure-of-the-skin/ Keratinocytes are the most abundant and prominent cell type in the epidermis layer. It…

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Function and Structure Of The Integumentary System

Function and Structure Of The Integumentary System

The integumentary system is the most recognizable organ in your entire body. It consists of your hair, nails, skin, sebaceous glands sweat glands, mammary glands, and more. Believe it or not, your skin is actually an organ. This makes it visible to the outside world and because of that, clinicians can determine a lot about your general health just by looking at it. The goals of your skin are to…

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Nervous Tissue

Without nervous tissue, almost all functions in your body would not occur. The nervous system is responsible for sending electrical signals throughout the body. These tissues are responsible for conscious and unconscious actions like moving an arm and constriction of your blood vessels. The cells of nervous tissue, also known as neural cells, can be classified into two…

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#46 Study Biology Section!

#46 Study Biology Section!

For the last year, we have discussed the best way to share information and education through My Biology Experience. We have discussed using notes from classes and materials used in class. But, we found that those materials were hard to read and understand because each person takes notes differently. We have also discussed creating a discussion board where people can post questions and the…

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H.A. 101: Muscle Tissue

H.A. 101: Muscle Tissue

Everyone is always saying to get bigger muscles so you can lift more and be stronger. But, what is muscle tissue? All muscle tissue has the ability to relax and contract. This ability allows for movement of the body via attachment to things such as bones or tendons. Muscle tissue can be classified into three major categories: Skeletal MuscleCardiac MuscleSmooth…

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H.A. 101: Membranes

Membranes are a vital component in protecting the body from its surrounding environment. In the human body, membranes are composed of Epithelial and Connective tissue. Each one of these membranes will consist of a sheet of epithelial cells and an underlying connective tissue layer. Membranes can be divided into four main categories: Mucous MembranesSerous MembranesCutaneous MembranesSynovial…

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H.A. 101: Connective Tissue

H.A. 101: Connective Tissue

Classification Of Connective Tissue Connective tissue is one of the major tissue groups and is the most abundant tissue in the entire body. Within the category of connective tissue, there are three main components. Connective tissue has specialized cells, extracellular protein fibers, and a matrix. The matrix of Connective tissue is the term used to describe the extracellular component of all…

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H.A. 101: Epithelial Cell Classification

H.A. 101: Epithelial Cell Classification

Classification of Layers Classification of Epithelial cells is critical due to their vital and diverse role in the human body. Found from your head to your toes, these cells come in numerous shapes, sizes, and populations. Thus, Epithelial tissue has been divided into two major types of layering patterns and three main shapes. The two layering patterns are: Simple EpitheliumStratified…

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