Untitled Deck

Question 1

What is another name for skin?

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integument

Question 2

List the 5 functions of the integumentary system

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• Protection-injury and immunity

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• Sensation

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• Hormone-Vitamin D Production

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• Excretion

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• Temperature Regulation

Question 7

List the 3 primary layers of the skin and 3 characteristics of each

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• Epidermis- superficial

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• Dermis- thicker than epidermis

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Blood supply

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• Hypodermis - deep to the dermis

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adipose tissue

Question 10

Where is the dermoepidermal junction located?

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basement membrane

Question 11

List and describe the 5 cell layers of the epidermis.?

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Stratum Corneum - dead skin cells (keratinocytes)

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Stratum Lucidum - found only on your palms

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fingertips and soles of feet - “thick skin”

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Stratum Granulosum-keratin production occurs

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Stratum Spinosum-gives skin strength & flexibility

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Stratum Basale - where new cells are formed

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contains keratinocytes and melanocytes

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Come

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let’s get sun burned

Question 17

Which layer of the epidermis is the deepest? Most superficial?

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Deepest - Stratum Basle

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Superficial - Stratum Corneum

Question 19

Describe the function keratinocytes.

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waterproofs skin & defensive

Question 20

Describe the function of melanocytes.

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contribute to colored pigment of the skin

Question 21

What is a blister?

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Fluid filled pocket between epidermis and dermis caused by friction or burn

Question 22

Describe the following skin disorder- Impetigo

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highly contagious staph infection

Question 23

Describe the following skin disorder- tinea

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( AKA- ringworm)- fungal skin infection

Question 24

Describe the following skin disorders- warts

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excess keratin in epidermis

Question 25

Describe the following skin disorders- boils

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(AKA-furuncle)-staph infection in hair follicle

Question 26

What is another name for a pressure sore?

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Decubitus ulcers (pressure sore/bedsore)

Question 27

Describe the following vascular/inflammatory disorders? Scleroderma

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Scleroderma- autoimmune

Question 28

Describe the following vascular/inflammatory disorders? Eczema

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type of dermatitis

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Describe the following vascular/inflammatory disorders? Psoriasis

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chronic disease

Question 30

What are the 3 appendages of the skin?

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• Nails

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• Hair

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• Glands

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What is the function of your fingernail?

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protective covering ends of fingers/toes. Mostly non-living material

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What is the function of the lunula?

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whitish

Question 35

What nail structure lies over the nail bed?

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The nail plate (visible part) lies over the nail bed.

Question 36

What part of the hair protrudes from the skin? What part extends into the dermis?

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• Hair shaft-protrudes from skin

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• Hair root-deep to shaft

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extends into dermis

Question 38

.What is the name of the muscle in the skin that assists in “goose bumps”?

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Arrector pili muscles pulls hair straight when cold= "goose bumps"

Question 39

List the 3 stages of hair growth in order

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Anagen-Growth phase

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years

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Catagen-Transition phase-hair

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transitions from a growing

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phase to a resting phase. Hair

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detaches from blood supply

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follicle shrinks. Lasts ~ 2

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weeks.

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Telegen-Final phase

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inactive.

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Hair sheds or falls out. Last

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about 4 months.

Question 50

What is the medical term for sweat gland?

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Sudoriferous Gland

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What is the Eccrine Gland and where is it located

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Eccrine - most numerous

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perspiration or sweat and secrete

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onto skin. More transparent &

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watery. Responsible for controlling

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temperature

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What is the Apocrine Gland and where is it located

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Apocrine - deep in subcutaneous

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layer of skin

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in armpit and

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groin. These glands contribute to

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body odor by sweat mixing with

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bacteria on skin.

Question 61

What is sebum?

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oil for hair and skin

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skin and prevent water loss

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What is a sebaceous gland?

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Oil gland that secretes sebum

Question 64

What is the sweat gland in the ear?

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Ceruminous gland

Question 65

What is the medical term for ear wax?

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Cerumen-brown waxy substance AKA ear wax

Question 66

What is melanin?

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Melanin-yellow

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List the 2 groups of melanin pigments.

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eumelanin and pheomelanin

Question 68

What protein in blood carries oxygen and gives it a red color?

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Hemoglobin (Hb)-protein in blood that carries oxygen.

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What is cyanosis?

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poorly oxygenated blood and skin appears blue

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Define albinism

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genetic mutation where melanocytes cannot perform melanin

Question 71

Describe the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma

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Most common

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Describe the characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma

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Scaly red patch

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Describe the characteristics of melanoma

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Most dangerous

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Label 1-9 DAVID

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1- Epidermis

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2- Dermis

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3- Hypodermis

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4- Hair Shaft

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5- Sebaceous oil gland

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6- Hair follicle root

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7- Arrector pili muscle

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8- Adipose tissue

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9- Sweat Gland (Sudoriferous gland)