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Integumentary System
Health Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Membrane that lines the inside of CLOSED body cavities? | Serous |
| What is name of the membrane that lines body cavities OPEN to the outside? | Mucous |
| What membrane lines joint cavities (Ex: knee, shoulder, TMJ)? | Synovial |
| Name of the membrane covers the outside of the body? | Cutaneous |
| Regarding temperature regulation, what happens when blood vessels dilate? | Heat is lost |
| Regarding temperature regulation, what happens when blood vessels constrict? | Heat is retained |
| What do sebaceous glands produce? Hint: demodex mites LOVE this! | Sebum/oil |
| Which gland produces sweat? | Sudoriferous glands |
| What is the name of the outermost layer of skin? | Epidermis |
| Blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, glands, involuntary muscle, and hair follicles are located in what layer of the skin? | Dermis |
| What are other names for the dermis? | Corium or true skin |
| Which layer of skin do finger prints come from? | Dermis |
| At what structure do sebaceous glands open? | Hair follicle |
| What gland opens at the skin surface at a pore? | Sudoriferous glands |
| Hair and nails are made up of what type of keratin? | Hard |
| What is another name for the hypodermis? | Subcutaneous fascia |
| What is the medical term for a loss of hair? | Alopecia |
| If the matrix of this skin component is damaged or removed, what will NOT grow back? | Nails |
| What is the name of the natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes? | Melanin |
| What is the medical term for the bluish/purplish discoloration of skin? | Cyanosis |
| This type of skin discoloration can be caused by burns, congestion of blood vessels, or radiation: | Erythema |
| What is the name of the abnormal skin color characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin and/or eyes? | Jaundice |
| What is the medical term given to "flat spots" on the skin? | Macules |
| What is the medical term for "firm, raised areas" on the skin? | Papules |
| Blisters, or fluid-filled sacs, are also known as what? | Vesicles |
| This skin eruption is seen with acne/pimples and pustular psoriasis: | Pustules |
| What is another name for scabs? | Crusts |
| Elevated, itchy areas often seen with an allergic reaction or insect bites | Wheals |
| What is term for a closed sac that often contains a semisolid material? | Cyst |
| Another name for a deep loss of skin surface-possibly into the dermis? | Ulcer |
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