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Integg
Question | Answer |
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Alopecia: | Baldness |
Chloasma: | Abnormal brown pigmentation of skin. |
Psoriasis: | Pink or dull-red lesions covered by silvery scales. |
Subungual: | Under the nail |
Wheals: | Slightly elevated patches characterized by a white center with a red periphery. |
Pruritus: | Severe itching |
Onychia: | Inflammation of nail bed, frequently with loss of nail. |
Peau D'Orange: | Dimpled skin resembling an orange peel. |
Gynecomastia: | Abnormally large mammary gland in the male |
Electrodesiccation: | Destruction of tissue by dehydration performed with high frequency electric current. |
5 functions of the skin: | Helps maintain body temp,Protects against mechanical/thermal injury,Synthesizes vitamin D obtained from sun,Prevents entrance of harmful chemicals,Holds shape body |
Name the layers of the skin: | Epidermis,Dermis,Subcutaneous tissue/layer(hypodermis) |
List 5 structures of the second layer of the skin: | Fibrous nerves, subaceous (sweat) gland, hair follicle, blood vessels, sweat gland |
What is the function of melanin: | Skin pigmentation. To prevent sun burn. |