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IntegumentarySystem
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| epidermis | the outermost layer of the skin. This layer is actually made up of five inner layers |
| dermis | the 'corium' or true skin. the layer that has framework of elastic connective tissue and contains blood vessels |
| Sebaceous glands | 1oil glands |
| alopecia | baldness; a permanent hair loss on the scalp |
| erythema | reddish color of the skin that can be caused by either burns or congestion of blood vessels |
| jaundice | a yellow discoloration of the skin that can indicate bile in the blood as a result of liver of gallbladder disease |
| cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin caused by insufficient oxygen |
| macules | falt spots on the skin such as freckles |
| papules | firm, raised areas such as pimples. And in some stages seen in chicken pox and syphillis |
| vesicles | blisters, or fluid filled sacs. |
| crusts | areas of dried pus and blood commonly on scabs |
| wheals | itchy elevated areas with an irregular shape; hives and insect bites. |