Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function.
-Sweat gland distributed over almost all of the body

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Eccrine glands are the sweat glands distributed over almost all of the body.

Answer: A
 Keratin is a tough, fibrous protein that makes up hair and nails.

Answer: B
 The stratum germinativum is the innermost layer of the epidermis that produces new skin cells.

Answer: J
 Apocrine glands are the sweat glands associated with hair follicles that are found in the armpit and genital areas.

Answer: D
 The hair papilla is a structure at the base of the hair follicle that contains blood vessels and nerves.

Answer: E
 The hair shaft is the visible part of the hair that protrudes from the skin's surface.

Answer: F
 The lunula is the half-moon-shaped white area at the base of the nail.

Answer: G
 The cuticle is the strip of dead, keratinized cells at the base of the nail that overlap the nail plate.

Answer: H
 The nail bed is the layer of skin beneath the nail that provides nutrients and support to the nail.

Match Each of the Terms or Structures with Its Definition