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ch.9/10 Skin, eye, ear
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 3 layers of skin? | Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous |
| What is the largest organ of the body? | Skin |
| List the functions of the skin. | Regulate body temp-(97.3F-36C), Protectseliminates waste, sensory receptors(touch, hot, cold, Etc.) |
| What role does the skin play with vit. D? | 1st step in vitamin D synthsis. essential for absorbtion of other stuff(calcium, Irom etc.) |
| What is a rash? | is an area of red, inflamed skin, or a group of red spots, caused by irritation, allergy, infection, or defects to the skin's structure. |
| Eczema | is an inflammation with pimple-like bumps |
| Psoriasis | is a chronic immune disorder in which specific immune cells become overactive and release excessive amounts of proteins called cytokines. |
| Viral Infections | Temporary viral infections, such as chicken pos and measles, also affect the skin. Antibiotics and antibacterial agents can't cur viral infections |
| Bacterial Skin infections | are caused by many different bacteria, but the most common types are staphylococci, streptococci, and pseudomonas |
| fungal skin infections | also known as "mycoses" occur when harmless fungi,which are ususlly present (parasites or saprophytes), gain entry into the skinEx. Athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm |
| parasitic infections | are caused by insects or worms that burrow into the skin to live/or lay eggs.Ex. lice Scabies |
| There are 3 types of human lice | Head,body, pubic |
| Chronic | on going or long term |
| Acute | sudden or short-term |
| Eyes | See |
| Ears | hearing & balancing equilibrium |
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rmcdonald
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