Indigo - Mod Word Scramble
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Define skin and name its important functions. | Largest skin organ of the body. Registers sensations. Protects against the sun. Regulates body temp. Prevents dehydration. Reservoir for food and water. Synthesizes vitamin D. |
Describe first-degree burns. | Superficial burns. Only injure epidermis. Erythema, hyperesthesia. |
Describe immunotherapy. | Biotherapy. Newer treatment that stimulates the body's own immune defenses to fight tumor cells. |
Describe in situ and invasive. | In situ - confined to the original site. Invasive - penetrate the surrounding area. |
Describe sebaceous glands. | Secrete sebum. Causes acne. Present over entire body except soles and plams. |
Describe second-degree burns. | Partial-thickness burns. Damage epidermis and part of dermis. Vesicles or bullae form. |
Describe the subcutaneous layer. | Hypodermis. Binds dermis to underlying structures. Composed of connective and adipose tissue. Stores fats, insulates and cushions body, regulates body temp. |
Describe third-degree burns. | Full thickness burns. Epidermis and dermis are destroyed. Waxy and charred. |
How is hair colour determined? | Related to the amount of pigment produced in melanocytes. |
What are the two most important sublayers of the epidermis and where are they located? | Stratum corneum - outermost... Basal Layer-innermost. |
What do melanocytes produce and what is their function? | melanin. Protects skin from ultraviolet radiation from sun. |
What happens to new skin cells as they move towards the stratum corneum? | they die. |
What is dermatologist? | Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. |
What is a pathologist? | grade and stage tumours. |
What is the most common type of skin cancer? | basal cell carcinoma. |
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