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two parts of epidermis   germinativum and stratrum corneum  
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makes new skin cells to replace old ones   germinativum (stratum basale)  
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outermost/top layer that sheds constantly   stratrum corneum  
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tough, leathery fibrous connective tissue, only part vascularized   dermis (corium/true skin)  
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superficial fascia; mostly fat (insulates and absorbs shock) anchors skin to underlying structures   subcutaneous (hypodermis)  
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barrier to suns UV rays, invasions of pathogens, holds moisture in and prevents deeper tissue dryness   protection  
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sensory responds to pain, pressure, temp (hot/cold) & touch   sensory protection  
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blood vessels help retain or lose heat   body temperature regulation  
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(get larger) excess heat escapes through skin   dialate  
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(get smaller) heat is retained in body   constrict  
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help cool body through evaporation of perspiration   sudorferous glands  
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tissues for temporary storage of fat, glucose, water, vitamins, and salts   storage  
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located in subcutaneous fascia is source of energy   adipose tissue  
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certain substances can be absorbed through skin   absorbtion  
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skin medications   transdermals  
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skin helps body eliminate salt, waste, excess water, and heat w/ perspiration   excretion  
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vitamin D that matures in liver   production  
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needs uv rays to form   vitamin D  
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keratinized/dead epidermal cells that grow under the lunula(white protion) of nail bed   nail  
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made of keratin   hair  
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permanent hair lose   alopecia  
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hair grows from hollow tube called   follicle  
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protects from the skin   hair shaft  
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embedded in the skin; shape determines whether hair is straight or curly   root  
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melanin   brown/black  
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carotene   red/yellow  
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sweat glands; purpose is temperature regulation   sudoriferous glands  
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type of apocrine gland, located under the ear, secrets ear wax(cerumen)   ceruminous glands  
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oil glands; located all over the body except for palms and soles of feet; secrets sebum, oily substances; function:keeps hair and skin from becoming dry and brittle, slows water loss during dry weather   subaceous glands  
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skin color   pigmentation  
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absence of color pigment   albino  
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reddish color caused by burns, congestion of blood vessels   erythema  
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yellow discoloration caused by bile in blood as a result of liver or gallbladder ds   jaundice  
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bluish skin caused by insufficient oxygen   cyanosis  
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flat spots;freckles   macules  
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firm raised;pimples   papules  
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blisters;fluid filled; chicken pox   vesicles  
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pus filled;acne   pustules  
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dried pus/blood;scabs   crusts  
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itchy elevated w/ irregular shapes;insect bites/hives   wheals  
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deep loss of skin surface   ulcer  
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inflammation of the sebaceous glands, occurs in adolescence   acne culgaris  
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contagious fungal infection; itchy blisters crack and sores on feet, tx:antifungals   athletes foot  
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grows slowly, basal cells in epidermis, pink-yellow lesions   basal cell carcinoma  
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cancer that spreads quickly   squamous cell carcinoma  
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most danger skin cancer, forms black sores   melanoma  
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causes:tanning bed, irritating chemicals, and radiation treatment:surgical removal, radiation, chemotherapy   skin cancer  
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inflammation of skin, caused by allergic reactions, poison ivy. sx: dry skin, erythema, itching, edema. tx:anti-inflammatory ointments   dermatitis  
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noncontagious inflammatory ds caused by an allergic reaction, diet, cosmetics, soaps, and medications. sx: dryness, erythema, edema. tx: removing irriatant, corticosteroids   eczema  
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highly contagious skin infection caused by strep and staph organisms. sx: erythema, ozzing vesicles, pustles. tx: wash w/ soap and water, antibiotics   impetigo  
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chronic, noncontagious skin ds w/ periods of exacerbation(sx present) and remission(sx decrease) hereditary. sx: thick, red areas covered w/ white-silver scales. tx: coal/tar, cortisone cream, ultraviolet light, scale removal   psoriasis  
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highly contagious fungal infections. sx: formation of a flat or raised circular area w/ clear central area surrounded by itchy, scaly crusty ring. tx: antifungals   ringworm  
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wart caused by viral infection. sx: rough, hard, elevated, rounded, surface forms on the skin. tx: electricity, liquid nitrogen, acid, chemicals, laser   verracae  
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