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Nette's Skin R. Test
integumentary system review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the outermost layer of the skin is the | epidermis |
| the _____________ is the deeper of the top two layers of the skin | dermis |
| another name for the sweat glands are the ___________ glands | sudoriferous |
| the part of the hair that is visible and extends from the follicle is the ________ | hair shaft |
| what type of substance do sebaceous glands secrete | oil |
| where are the apocrine sweat glands primarily found | arm pit |
| which of the following is NOT a function of the skin | providing structure (protection, temp regulation, and sense organ activity are) |
| the crescent-shaped area near the root of the nail is called the __________ | lunula |
| which part of the hair is hidden in the base of the follicle | hair root |
| according to the "rule of nines",what percentage of the body is considered burned if the ENTIRE head is burned | 9% |
| the most serious form of skin cancer is | malignant melanoma |
| what is the term used to describe hair loss | alopecia |
| another name given to a pressure sore of bedsore is __________ | decubitus ulcer |
| __________ is the presence of the excessive body and facial hair in women | hirsutism |
| the doctor that specializes in treating disorders of the skin is a | dermatologist |
| an abnormal condition that results in the lack of sweating in response to heat is | anhydrosis |
| the most common type of acne is | acne vulgaris |
| the inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and irises is _________ | albinism |
| a ___________ is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissue that is usually caused by injury | hematoma |
| a scab is also known as a ________ | crust |
| a bruise is also known as a _________ | contusion |
| a ___________ is a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury | lesion |
| a/n ___________ is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a purulent bacterial infection | abscess |
| ___________ is a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows,knees,scalp,back,or buttocks | psoriasis |
| An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away is called | Abrasion |
| _____ AKA bulbous nose, is an overgrowth of the tissues of the nose and is associated with advanced rosacea, but usually only in older men | Rhinophyma |
| A ____ is the removal of small piece of living tissue for examinations to confirm or established a diagnosis | Biopsy |
| A/n ____ involves incision of a lesion, such as an abscess, and draining the contents | I&D |
| A ____ is the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing | Debridement |
| A ____ is the surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction | Liposuction |
| A ____ is AKA a facelift | Rhytidectomy |
| A ____ is AKA a lid lift | Blepharoplasty |
| A _____-degree burn, or full thickness burn is characterized by complete destruction of the epidermis and dermis | Third |
| A ____ -degree burn involves the deep epidermal layers and always causes injury to the upper layers of the dermis | Second |
| A ____ -degree burn causes minor discomfort and some reddening of the skin | First |
| Layer composed of Stratified Squamous Epithelium | Epidermis |
| Layer that consists of Areolar and Adipose tissue | Hypodermis |
| Concentrations of _____ determine the variations in skin color | Melanin |
| Immune cells located in the epidermis that phagocytize bacteria that enter through breaks in the skin | Langerhans Cells |
| Largest Sebaceous glands, located in the eyelids | Meibomian Glands |
| Glands located in the dermis of the auditory canal | Ceruminous glands |
| Cerumen | Ear wax |
| Visible part of the nail | Nail body |
| Eponychium | Cuticle |
| Clubbing | Abnormal curving of the fingernails and typically accompanied by enlargement of the fingertips (both B & C) |
| Hyperhidrosis | Excessive sweating |
| The free edge of the nail is | The part that extends beyond the tip of the finger or toe |
| The epidermis is AKA | Ectoderm |
| Regeneration is the | Process of making new tissue |
| Which layer of the epidermis is the deepest | Stratum germinativum |
| The epidermis is | Avascular |
| At what layer does the epithelial cell lose its nuclei | Stratum granulosum |
| What are the two layer of dermis | Papillary and Reticular |
| The subcutaneous functions to | Insulate from cold and cushion our internal organs (Both A & B) |
| The hypodermis consists of | Areolar tissue |
| In hot weather the vessels will | Vasodilate to increase blood flow |
| This type of hair is found on a newborn | Lanugo |
| Onchy/o | Pertaining to the nails, fingernails |
| A second degree burn is AKA | Partial thickness burn |
| All of the following are complications with a second degree burn except | Shock (extreme pain, blisters, and swelling are) |
| Fourth degree burns involve destruction of | Muscle, tendon and bone - all of the above |
| An autograft is taken from | The patient |
| A xenograft is taken from | A different species |
| A graft that is taken from a pig is | Porcine |
| A graft that is taken from a cow is | Bovine |
| A thermoreceptor gives the sensation of | Temperature |
| A mechanoreceptor gives the sensation of | Touch, pressure |
| All of the following are cutaneous senses except | Taste (pain, pressure, and temp are) |
| _____ is a rare form of skin cancer that is usually associated with AIDS | Kaposi sarcoma |
| Stratum corneum | Is the constantly shedding outer layer of skin |
| What type of sweat gland is the most numerous, important, and widespread | Eccrine |
| Muscle attached to the hair follicle | Arrector pilli |
| Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis | Stratum corneum |
| A ____-degree burn involves the deep epidermal layers and always causes injury to the upper layers of the dermis | Second |
| The subcutaneous is AKA | Hypodermis |
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