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IntegumentarySystem
Question | Answer |
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epidermis | the outermost layer of the skin. This layer is actually made up of five inner layers |
dermis | the 'corium' or true skin. the layer that has framework of elastic connective tissue and contains blood vessels |
Sebaceous glands | 1oil glands |
alopecia | baldness; a permanent hair loss on the scalp |
erythema | reddish color of the skin that can be caused by either burns or congestion of blood vessels |
jaundice | a yellow discoloration of the skin that can indicate bile in the blood as a result of liver of gallbladder disease |
cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin caused by insufficient oxygen |
macules | falt spots on the skin such as freckles |
papules | firm, raised areas such as pimples. And in some stages seen in chicken pox and syphillis |
vesicles | blisters, or fluid filled sacs. |
crusts | areas of dried pus and blood commonly on scabs |
wheals | itchy elevated areas with an irregular shape; hives and insect bites. |