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Derm1
Basic Science of the Skin: Structure and Function
Question | Answer |
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dendritic cells found in the mid-epidermis | Langerhans cells |
A common skin disease in which Langerhans cells play a prominent role is ______ , such as poison oak | contact dermatitis |
two layers of dermis? | Papillary dermis; Reticular dermis |
the major effector cell in | urticaria |
Also known as hives | urticaria |
is an example of panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutis | erythema nodosum |
help regulate body temperature by excreting sweat onto the skin surface | eccrine glands |
Epidermis: function and associated disease | Permeability barrier; atopic dermatitis |
Epidermis and dermis: fxn and associated disease | protection from pathogens; molluscum contagiosum |
Albinism is associated with what tissue layer? What does this layer fail to do? | Epidermis, protection from UV light |
Tissue layer related to sensations? Compromised in what disease? | Diabetic neuropathy, Epidermis, dermis, subcutis |
Tissue layers associated with wound repair | Epidermis and dermis |