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Integumentary (Skin) System Review

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Name the two major layers of the skin.   Epidermis and Dermis  
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State the two primary functions of the skin.   Keep out pathogens and chemicals  
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List accessory structures within the skin.   Hair, nail follicles, sensory receptors and glands  
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State the location of the stratum corneum.   In the outer most layer of skin.  
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Describe the functions of stratum corneum.   Water proofs skin and barrier to pathogens and chemicals.  
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State the location of the stratum germinativum.   Epidermis layer  
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Describe the functions of the stratum germinativum.   Produces new cells by mitosis, produces antimicrobial defensins, cholesterol is changed top vit D when exposed to UV rays.  
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What are keratinocytes?   stratified, squamous, epithelial cells that comprise skin and mucosa, including oral, esophageal, corneal, conjunctival, and genital epithelia. Keratinocytes provide a barrier between the host and the environment.  
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Describe the function of keratin.   Water proof the body  
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Describe the function of merkel cells.   They are receptors for the sense of touch.  
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State the location of merkel cells.   They are in the stratus germintivum.  
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Describe the functions of Langerhan’s cells.   From red bone marrow they phagocytize foreign material and send to lymphocytes for destruction.  
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Describe function of melanocytes.   Lower epidermis, produces protein Melanin.  
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Describe the function of melanin.   Absorbs ultraviolet light; gives color to the skin, hair, iris, and choroid layer of teh eye.  
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Name the tissues that make up the subcutaneous tissue.   Areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue.  
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Describe the functions of Areolar connective tissue contained in the subcutaneous tissue.   Contains fluid and WBCs that destroy pathogens that get through breaks in the skin.  
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List the parts of hair follicles.   follicle, root, shaft, matrix, capillary, venule and fat cells  
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Describe function of hair.   Keeps head warm/cool. Keep dust out of eyes & nose.  
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List the parts of nail follicles.   root, bed, cuticle and lunula  
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Describe function of nails.   Scratching, finger end protector, pickup small objects.  
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State the location of sebaceous glands.   Superficial fascia connects adipose and derma to muscles.  
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Describe the functions of sebaceous glands.   Produces sebum, prevents skin drying, inhibits bacteria growth.  
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Describe the functions of the secretions of sebaceous glands.   Produces sebum, prevents skin drying, inhibits bacteria growth.  
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Describe the function of ceruminous glands.   to produce cerumen.  
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State the location of ceruminous glands.   In the dermis layer of ear canals.  
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Describe functions of the secretions of ceruminous glands.   Keeps the outer surface of the eardrum pliable and prevents drying.  
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State the location of eccrine sweat glands.   Sweat glands in axillae (underarm) and genital area.  
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State the location of apocrine sweat glands.   Found all over the body/palms, forehead/upper lip/soles of feet.  
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Describe the functions of sweat glands.   Maintain body temperature.  
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Differentiate between constriction and dilatation of blood vessels.   Constriction closes and narrows - dilatation stretches and expands.  
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Describe how arterioles in the dermis respond to heat.   Dilate-vasodilation.  
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Describe how arterioles in dermis respond to cold.   Constrict-vasoconstriction.  
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Describe how arterioles in dermis respond to stress.   Vasoconstrict ‘flight or fight.  
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Identify the vitamin created when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet radiation.   Vitamin D. Also known as the sunshine vitamin.  
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Describe the location of the papillary layer.   Stratum germinativum.  
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Describe the function of the papillary layer.   supply nourishment (blood supply) to stratum germinativum & dermis  
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Name the cutaneous senses .   Senses of the skin; the receptors found mainly in the dermis.  
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List the type of sensation felt from free nerve endings.   Pain, heat and cold.  
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Type of sensations felt from encapsulated nerve endings.   Touch and pressure.  
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Identify the location of mitosis in the skin.   Stratum germinativum  
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Identify the location of mitosis in the nails .   In the nail root.  
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Identify the location of mitosis in the hair root.   In the matrix.  
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Identify the subcutaneous muscles that cause goose bumps.   Pilomoter muscle  
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Identify the different methods of medication administration via the integumentary system.   Trans dermal patches, creams.  
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Describe the meaning of the letters in the A of malignant melanoma.   ASYMMETRY - LACK OF EQUALITY IN THE DIAMETER  
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Describe the meaning of the letters in the B of malignant melanoma.   BORDERS - NOTCHED, SCALLOPED OR INDISTINCT  
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Describe the meaning of the letters in the C of malignant melanoma.   COLORS - UNEVEN. RANGE TAN TO BROWN. BLACK TO RED  
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Describe the meaning of the letters in the D of malignant melanoma.   DIAMETER - USUALLY LARGE THAN 6mm - LESS THAN ½ INCH  
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Describe the meaning of the letters in the E of malignant melanoma.   EOLVING - ANY CHANGE POINTS TO DANGER  
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Describe a macule.   Flat colored lesion white/brown or red.  
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Describe a papule.   Small elevated lesion less than 0.5cm in diameter.  
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Describe a pustule.   Vesicle (blister) containing purulent or cloudy fluid.  
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Describe a vesicle.   Blister  
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Describe a comedome.   Mass of sebum on skin.  
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Define a nodule.   Marble like lesion greater than 0.5cm in diameter.  
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Define Dermatophytoses .   Chronic superficial fungal infection classified by location on the body  
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Tinea capitis   Round gray scaly lesion on scalp.  
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Tinea corporis   Ringworm lesions scaled  
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Tinea unguimum   Effect toenails  
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Tinea pedis   Athlete’s foot  
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Tinea cruris   Jock itch  
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Describe urticaria .   Hives, itching redness and swelling called wheal.  
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State drug classification which relieves symptoms of urticaria.   Antihistamines  
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Name 2 of the most common wingless parasites to infest humans   Lice and scabies  
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List the etiology of shingles.   Same as what causes chicken pox. Stress triggers it.  
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State the medical name for shingles.   Herpes Zoster  
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Describe the physical (signs) of shingles.   Acute inflamed dermatomal eruptions.  
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Give another name for a decubitus ulcer.   Pressure ulcer  
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Treatment methods for a decubitus ulcer.   Topicals/debriding agent/ antibiotics.  
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Etiology of psoriasis.   Causes unknown-may be an autoimmune disorder.  
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List a medication name used to treat acne vulgaris!   ProActive  
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State the etiology of keratoacanthoma.   Benign growth smooth red dome-shaped papule w/ center crust.  
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Define acrochordon.   Common begin skin growth or tags. Brownish, attached to skin by short stalk.  
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Define alopecia.   Loss or absence of hair usually on scalp  
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List the structures involved in a 1st degree of burn   Superficial epidermis.  
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List the structures involved in a 2nd degree of burn.   Deep layer of epidermis.  
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List the structures involved in a 3rd degree of burn.   Entire epidermis is charred or burned away. May extend into the subcutaneous tissue.  
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Describe the functions of Adipose tissue contained in the subcutaneous tissue.   Stores fat as potential energy, cushions bony prominences; provides some insulation from cold.  
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True or False - Adipose tissue contributes to appetite, the use of insulin, and the activation of WBCs.   True  
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Sarcoptes scabiei   scabies - burrows under the skin.  
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Pediculus humanus capitis   head lice  
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Pediculus humanus corporis   body lice  
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Phthirus pubis   pubis lice  
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