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Integumen_exam
skin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Functions of skin | separates body from external envionment and prevents entry of harmful subtances |
| Outer layer of skin (matching) | Epidermis |
| Inner layer of skin (matching) | Dermis |
| Epidermis is subdivided into what 2 layers | Stratum germinativum and stratum corneum |
| stratum corneum is a barrier that provides what 2 generalized things from getting into the body | pathogens & chemicals |
| layer of skin that connects tissue to muscle or fat (matching) | Subcutaneous |
| epidermis is divided in 2 layers, in whiich layer does mitosis take place (cell division) | stratum germinativum |
| the protein in your epidermal cells that makes your skin basically waterproof is called | keratin |
| the tissue that stores fat in the subcutaneous area is called | adipose |
| melanocytes produce a protein that gives pigment - what is this protein called | melanin |
| what cells are found in the epidermis that phagocytize pathogens | langerhans |
| merkel cells which are found in which stratum layer are receptors for what sense | stratum germ layer - touch |
| you have 2 kinds of nerve endings - free nerve endings and encapsulated nerve endings - free nerve endings feel what 3 sensations | heat, pain & cold |
| in encapsulated you feel what 2 sensations | touch & pressure |
| what protein makes up the cells for fingernails and toenails | keratin |
| what secretion keeps your skin & hair from getting too dry | sebum |
| fibroblasts (match to description) | cells that produce collagen & elastin |
| collagen fibers (match to description) | protein fibers which give your dermis strength |
| elastin fibers (match to description) | protein which gives your dermis elasticity |
| papillary layer (match to description) | contains papillaries for nourishment |
| sebaceous glands (match to description) | produce sebum |
| eccrine sweat glands (match to description) | produce secretion during exercise or warm environments |
| apocrine sweat glands (match to description) | produce secretion in times of stress or emotion |
| ceruminous glands (match to description) | produce ear wax |
| Vit D is formed in the skin when the skin is exposed to what | sunlight (UVB rays) |
| malignant melanoma has a description of A, B, C, D which stand for | (give a brief description) |
| A | assemytry of edges or borders (uneven) |
| B | borders are uneven |
| C | color is uneven |
| D | diameter - greater than 6 millimeters |
| what smooth muscle causes goosebumps | pilomotors |
| what bacteria organsism causes folliculitis | staph aureus |
| a vessicle can also be called a common | blister |
| describe a comedone | pimple |
| what is a macule | a small, flat lesion that is a different color (ex. flat mole) |
| what is a papule | a small, raised lesion that is a different color (ex. raised mole) |
| what is a verrucae | wart |
| what is paronychia | infected skin around the nail |
| what is pediculosis | lice |
| what herpes virus causes shingles | varicella zoster |
| describe (including visual appearance) urticaria | hives - raised red wheal |
| tinea capitis (matching) | scalp |
| tinea corporis (matching) | body (ringworm) |
| tinea unguimum (matching) | nails |
| tinea pedis (matching) | feet (athletes foot) |
| tinea cruris (matching) | groin (jock itch) |
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