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    Specialized Leaf

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    to the sandy growing environment. These plants have leaves shaped like ice cream cones. The leaves are buried in the sand‚ leaving the transparent dime-sized tip of the leaf exposed at the surface. The transparent surface is covered with a thick epidermis and cuticle and has virtually no stomata. This arrangement allows light nearly direct access to the mesophyll with chloroplasts inside. The plant‚ for the most part‚ is buried and away from drying winds and abrasive blowing sands. There are other

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    Skin‚ on the whole‚ is a huge sensor enhanced with nerves for the brain to contact with the outside world. On similar lines‚ it allows us free movement‚ making it an amazingly adaptable organ. There are three layers of the skin‚ outermost being epidermis. It comprises of keratinocytes‚ made of the protein keratin. These form the several layers that grow outwards as a renewal technique. Five weeks are required for reconstruction of newly created cells to work their way to the surface. There is a

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    afflicted? Stratified Squamous Epithelium in the epidermis‚ Areolar Connective Tissue‚ and some Dense Irregular Connective Tissue in the dermis have been afflicted. 3. What type of burn has the student received? Explain. 2nd Degree Burn – Because of the blisters and severe pain. 4. What type of radiation has caused the burn? Ultraviolet Radiation 5. List ALL the layers of the skin that have been damaged? Epidermis (stratum corneum‚ stratum granulosum‚ stratum spinosum

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    storage of starch b. Do secondary roots arise inside the primary root or on its surface? from inside c. How does the structure of a monocot root differ from that of a dicot? Dicot roots have a central stele surrounded by a thick cortex and epidermis. Monocot roots have a vascular cylinder of xylem and phloem that surrounds a central pith. 5. a. Where is the starch located in carrot root? cortex b. What can you conclude from this observation? cortex functions in energy storage 6. a. How

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    unit 4 study guide

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    Physical/Mechanical Barriers – continuity of the skin and hardness of keratinized cells Biological Barriers – Langerhans’ cells‚ macrophages‚ and DNA 4. Create a chart that helps you differentiate the epidermis and dermis. Be sure to include things such as cell composition‚ cell populations and layers. A. Epidermis Composed of epithelial tissue (keratinized stratified squamous) Cell population: -Keratinocytes (majority) – produce keratin -Melanocytes – synthesize melanin . -Langerhans’ cells (aka epidermal

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    Skin and Dermal Papillae

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    1. Discuss the underlying reasons for the rapid growth of crime laboratories in the United States since the late 1960s. pg. 11 The reasons why the growths of crime laboratories in the United States are: agencies saw their potential application to criminal investigation or were pressed by increasing casework. Coinciding with changing judicial requirements has been the staggering increase in crime rates in the United States over the past forty years which make the police agencies use of labs greater

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    Nursing Diagnosis

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    related to vehicular accident as evidenced by abrasions.Objective:-abrasions on face‚ both arms‚ and left legGoal:After 6 hours of nursing intervention‚ patient will be able to display timely healing of skin lesions without complication. | Altered epidermis or dermis.Vehicular Accident direct trauma to the skinabrasions of extremities and swelling of the skin in upper eyelidImpaired skin integrity | 1. Assess skin daily. Note color‚ turgor‚ circulation and sensation. Describe or measure lesions and

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    consists of three separate layers 1) Epidermis 2) Dermis 3) subcutaneous tissue. The Epidermis is the outer and thinner portion composed of stratified squamous epithelium‚ which is attached to the inner‚ thicker‚ connective tissue called the dermis. Beneath the dermis is what’s called the subcutaneous layer consists of areolar and adipose tissues. Figure 1 shows the structure of the skin. www.cancerbackup.org.uk Therefore‚ the structure of the skin as to the epidermis‚ dermis and subcutaneous layer

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    Exam II- Chapter 5

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    d3 3 Main Regions of Skin… 1. Epidermis – made up of epithelial cells; outermost‚ superficial protective shield of the body 2. Dermis – middle region; makes up bulk of skin; leathery‚ nutrient rich layer; composed of connective tissue; made up of two principal parts papillary and reticular 3. ***Hypodermis – also known as subcutaneous tissue (superficial fascia);made up of ADIPOSE TISSUE; NOT considered TRUE LAYER of SKIN!!!. ***Cells of the Epidermis… • Keratinocytes – produce the fibrous

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    Skin

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    the skin can function in these many ways starts with understanding the structure of the 3 layers of skin - the epidermis‚ dermis‚ and subcutaneous tissue. Epidermis The epidermis is the outer layer of skin. The thickness of the epidermis varies in different types of skin. It is the thinnest on the eyelids at .05 mm and the thickest on the palms and soles at 1.5 mm. The epidermis contains 5 layers. From bottom to top the layers are named: * stratum basale * stratum spinosum *

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