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Health 9 Integ Syst

Health 9 Integumentary and Hair/Skin/Nails review

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What are 3 functions of the skin? Protect, control temperature, sensation
What is the outer, thin layer of the skin called? Epidermis
What is the thick, middle layer of the skin called? Dermis
What is the inner layer of the skin called (below the dermis)? Subcutaneous
What is another name for the subcutaneous layer? Hypodermis
Which glands produce oil? Sebaceous
What is another name for the oil that is produced by sebaceous glands? Sebum
What kind of sweat glands are open to the surface? Eccrine
What kind of sweat glands are open to hair follicles? Apocrine
What is the name of the pigment that gives color to the skin? Melanin
What is the name of the cells that produce melanin? Melanocytes
When there is a break in the skin (cut, scratch, piercing), what is the risk? Infection
Which kind of light is dangerous for skin and could cause skin cancer? Ultraviolet (UV)
What is a common problem among teens due to oil glands getting clogged and infected? Acne
What is one way to prevent more bacteria on your face? Don't touch your face
How many times a day should you wash your face? 2
What is the deadly form of skin cancer? Melanoma
What is the term for skin irritation caused by contact with an allergen or irritating substance? Dermatitis
What is the term for large, severe, blistery acne breakouts? Cystic acne
What is the term for dead skin cells that fall off the scalp as dry white flakes? Dandruff
What is the name of the tiny insects that can live on the scalp? Lice
What causes teens to produce more oil (sebum)? Hormones
Ringworm and Athlete's foot are what kind of infection? Fungal
What are raised dark bumps on the skin that contain more melanin? Moles
What is one ingredient that is found in over the counter products that helps treat acne? Benzoyl peroxide
When using the ABCDE method to look at moles that might be cancerous, what does A stand for? Asymmetrical
When using the ABCDE method to look at moles that might be cancerous, what does B stand for? Border
When using the ABCDE method to look at moles that might be cancerous, what does C stand for? Color
When using the ABCDE method to look at moles that might be cancerous, what does D stand for? Diameter
When using the ABCDE method to look at moles that might be cancerous, what does E stand for? Evolving
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