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Anatomy test

11/03/23

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1-6. Skin Figure on pg. 111 STUDYYYY
Pleura and pericardium are examples of what types of membranes Serous
What type of membrane lines the capsule surrounding the joints? Synovial membrane
If James shaves his face what portion of the hair is he removing? The hair shaft
The outermost layer of the epidermis is keratinized and known as the stratum what? Stratum corneum
What three pigments contribute to skin color Melanin , Carotene, hemoglobin
The sebaceous and sweat glands are classified as what type of glands because they release secretions on the skin's surface? Exocrine glands
What type of burn only involves injury to the superficial epidermis first-degree
What is the white crescent located over the nail matrix called? Lunula
A nurse examines a patient with a sunburn they see blisters and red and swollen skin, and the patient complains of pains. What feature of second-degree burn distinguishes it from first-degree? Blisters
What condition causes pink water filled raised lesions? impetigo
Which type of skin cancer is the least malignant but the most common? Basal cell carcinoma
What do the letters in the ABCDE rule stand for? A- asymmetry B- border C- color D- diameter E- evolving
Which type of membrane lines all body cavities that are open to the exterior? Mucous membranes
Where are mucous membranes found? On body cavities open to the exterior. (the digestive system//stomach)
The skin and its appendages are collectively called the what? Integumentary system
What is a vital function of the integumentary system? What does the skin synthesize? Vitamin D
Although you get wet while swimming, which protein makes the epidermis a tough protective layer? Keratin (make sure you don’t put Carnitine with an e as your answer)
What are the layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep? stratum corneum stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum stratum spinosum stratum basale (the deepest portion of the epidermis)
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of flattened dead keratin filled cells? Stratum corneum
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin? Vitamin D
What abnormal skin color results from liver disorders? Yellow- which is Jaundice
Which skin disorder is recognized using the ABCDE rule? Melanoma
How do doctors estimate a volume of fluid lost in severely burned patients? The rule of nines
Mini paragraph. Many burns. You are assessing with a colleague who needs to be first. Whose burns are the most severe? 4th degree - blackened skin
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