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chpt3
integumentary system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the primary organ of the integumentary system | skin |
| Name the four accessory structures of the integumentary system | nails, hair, sebaceous glands, sweat glands |
| State the four main functions of the skin | regulate, sensation, protection and secretion |
| The skin is essentially composed of two layers which are | Epidermis and dermis |
| Name the four strata of the epidermis | Stratum Corneum, stratum lucidem, stratum granulosum and stratum germinativum |
| A protein substance found in the dead cells of the epidermis | kerotin |
| A pigment that gives color to the skin | Melanin |
| Name the two layers of the Dermis | papillary layer, reticular layer |
| Known as the corium or true skin | dermis |
| the crescent-shaped white area of the nail | lunula |
| An intradermal test performed using a sterile, disposable, multiple puncture lancet | tine test |
| A test done on wound exundate to determine the presence of microorganisms | wound culture |
| A microscopic examination of a small piece of tissue that has been surgically scraped from a pustule | Tzanck test |
| Tests performed to identify the presence of the tubercle bacilli (tuberculosis) | tine, heaf and mantoux |
| Used to determine the level of chloride concentration on the skin | sweat |
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RobynTerry