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the most abundant cells of the epidermis - ANSWER-Keratinocytes the protein found in the epidermis that is responsible for toughening the skin - ANSWER-keratin cells plus a disc-like sensory nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor for touch - ANSWER-merkel disc skin macrophages that help activate the immune system - ANSWER-epidermal dendritic cells cell remnants of the stratum corneum - ANSWER-cornified keratinocytes the layer of the epidermis where the cells are considered protective but nonviable - ANSWER-stratum corneum the glands that serve an important function in thermoregulation - ANSWER-sudoriferous glands the layer that contains the mitotic viable cells of the epidermis - ANSWER-stratum basale hair that lacks pigment and is often called "immature hair" - ANSWER-vellus may indicate embarrassment,fever,hypertension, inflammation, or allergy - ANSWER-erythemia may indicate fear, anger, anemia, or low blood pressure - ANSWER-pallor usually indicates a liver disorder - ANSWER-jaundice appearance of a permanent tan; bronzing - ANSWER-addison's disease a bluish color in light-skinned individuals - ANSWER-cyanosis T/F The apocrine sweat glands are fairly unimportant in thermoregulation. - ANSWER-True T/F Skin surface markings reflect points of tight dermal attachment to underlying tissues called epidermal ridges. - ANSWER-False; papillary