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Nette's Skin R. Test
integumentary system review
Question | Answer |
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the outermost layer of the skin is the | epidermis |
the _____________ is the deeper of the top two layers of the skin | dermis |
another name for the sweat glands are the ___________ glands | sudoriferous |
the part of the hair that is visible and extends from the follicle is the ________ | hair shaft |
what type of substance do sebaceous glands secrete | oil |
where are the apocrine sweat glands primarily found | arm pit |
which of the following is NOT a function of the skin | providing structure (protection, temp regulation, and sense organ activity are) |
the crescent-shaped area near the root of the nail is called the __________ | lunula |
which part of the hair is hidden in the base of the follicle | hair root |
according to the "rule of nines",what percentage of the body is considered burned if the ENTIRE head is burned | 9% |
the most serious form of skin cancer is | malignant melanoma |
what is the term used to describe hair loss | alopecia |
another name given to a pressure sore of bedsore is __________ | decubitus ulcer |
__________ is the presence of the excessive body and facial hair in women | hirsutism |
the doctor that specializes in treating disorders of the skin is a | dermatologist |
an abnormal condition that results in the lack of sweating in response to heat is | anhydrosis |
the most common type of acne is | acne vulgaris |
the inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and irises is _________ | albinism |
a ___________ is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissue that is usually caused by injury | hematoma |
a scab is also known as a ________ | crust |
a bruise is also known as a _________ | contusion |
a ___________ is a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury | lesion |
a/n ___________ is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a purulent bacterial infection | abscess |
___________ is a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows,knees,scalp,back,or buttocks | psoriasis |
An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away is called | Abrasion |
_____ AKA bulbous nose, is an overgrowth of the tissues of the nose and is associated with advanced rosacea, but usually only in older men | Rhinophyma |
A ____ is the removal of small piece of living tissue for examinations to confirm or established a diagnosis | Biopsy |
A/n ____ involves incision of a lesion, such as an abscess, and draining the contents | I&D |
A ____ is the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing | Debridement |
A ____ is the surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction | Liposuction |
A ____ is AKA a facelift | Rhytidectomy |
A ____ is AKA a lid lift | Blepharoplasty |
A _____-degree burn, or full thickness burn is characterized by complete destruction of the epidermis and dermis | Third |
A ____ -degree burn involves the deep epidermal layers and always causes injury to the upper layers of the dermis | Second |
A ____ -degree burn causes minor discomfort and some reddening of the skin | First |
Layer composed of Stratified Squamous Epithelium | Epidermis |
Layer that consists of Areolar and Adipose tissue | Hypodermis |
Concentrations of _____ determine the variations in skin color | Melanin |
Immune cells located in the epidermis that phagocytize bacteria that enter through breaks in the skin | Langerhans Cells |
Largest Sebaceous glands, located in the eyelids | Meibomian Glands |
Glands located in the dermis of the auditory canal | Ceruminous glands |
Cerumen | Ear wax |
Visible part of the nail | Nail body |
Eponychium | Cuticle |
Clubbing | Abnormal curving of the fingernails and typically accompanied by enlargement of the fingertips (both B & C) |
Hyperhidrosis | Excessive sweating |
The free edge of the nail is | The part that extends beyond the tip of the finger or toe |
The epidermis is AKA | Ectoderm |
Regeneration is the | Process of making new tissue |
Which layer of the epidermis is the deepest | Stratum germinativum |
The epidermis is | Avascular |
At what layer does the epithelial cell lose its nuclei | Stratum granulosum |
What are the two layer of dermis | Papillary and Reticular |
The subcutaneous functions to | Insulate from cold and cushion our internal organs (Both A & B) |
The hypodermis consists of | Areolar tissue |
In hot weather the vessels will | Vasodilate to increase blood flow |
This type of hair is found on a newborn | Lanugo |
Onchy/o | Pertaining to the nails, fingernails |
A second degree burn is AKA | Partial thickness burn |
All of the following are complications with a second degree burn except | Shock (extreme pain, blisters, and swelling are) |
Fourth degree burns involve destruction of | Muscle, tendon and bone - all of the above |
An autograft is taken from | The patient |
A xenograft is taken from | A different species |
A graft that is taken from a pig is | Porcine |
A graft that is taken from a cow is | Bovine |
A thermoreceptor gives the sensation of | Temperature |
A mechanoreceptor gives the sensation of | Touch, pressure |
All of the following are cutaneous senses except | Taste (pain, pressure, and temp are) |
_____ is a rare form of skin cancer that is usually associated with AIDS | Kaposi sarcoma |
Stratum corneum | Is the constantly shedding outer layer of skin |
What type of sweat gland is the most numerous, important, and widespread | Eccrine |
Muscle attached to the hair follicle | Arrector pilli |
Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis | Stratum corneum |
A ____-degree burn involves the deep epidermal layers and always causes injury to the upper layers of the dermis | Second |
The subcutaneous is AKA | Hypodermis |