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Body Functions Chapter 8 Page 171

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The integumentary system is made up of:   1. Skin. 2. Hair. 3. Nails. 4. Sebaceous glands (sebum - oil). 5. Cerumenous glands {cerumen (earwax)}. 6. Sudoriferous glands (sweat).  
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The skin:   1. Is flexible. 2. Is waterproof. 3. Protects the body from ultraviolet (UV) light. 4. Protects the body from many chemicals and microbes. 5. Regulates body temperature (evaporation).  
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The outermost layer of skin is called the   epidermis.  
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The epidermis is composed of   epithelial cells.  
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Epithelial cells reproduce by   mitosis (30,000/day).  
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Newer epithelial cells push upward where they slowly   necrose (die).  
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This process is called   keratinization.  
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These keratinized cells are constantly being   sloughed  
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Skin sloughing (shedding) helps rid the body of   pathogens (disease producers).  
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The second layer of the skin is called the   dermis AKA corium.  
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The dermis (corium) consists of   connective tissue (collagenous + elastin fibers).  
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The function of collagen is to   bind skin cells together.  
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Embedded in the dermis (corium) are:   1. Blood vessels. 2. Nerves. 3. Lymph vessels. 4. Hair follicles. 5. Sebaceous glands (sebum). 6. Sudoriferous glands (2-4 million sweat glands).  
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Sweat is released through ossa called   sudoriferous pores.  
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The next layer of the skin is called the   subcutaneous (subQ or subcu) AKA hypodermis.  
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The subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) consists mainly of   adipose tissue (fat).  
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The subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) attaches the   dermis (corium) to the underlying muscles.  
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The fibrous connective tissue of the body is called   fascia  
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When skin is subjected to an excessive amount of abrasion or friction, a thickened area develops called a   callus (calluses).  
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Skin pigmentation (color) is genetically determined by the amount of   melanin produced.  
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A genetic mutation causing an absence of melanin production is called   albinism.  
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Dilation of the blood vessels in the dermis (corium) causes   erythroderma AKA erythema AKA rubeosis.  
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Causes of erythema include:   1. Pyrexia (fever). 2. Hypertension (HTN). 3. Inflammation. 4. Blushing.  
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A bluish discoloration of the skin caused by hypoxia or hypothermia is called   cyanosis (cyanotic).  
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Excessive hemolysis of erythrocytes or hyperbilirubinemia causes a yellowish orangish discoloration to the skin and/or sclerae (white part of each eye) called   xanthoderma or jaundice or icterus (kernicterus).  
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Hair is a characteristic of all   mammals.  
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On humans, hair can be found on the entire body except for the:   1. Palms. 2. Soles. 3. Glans penis.  
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The average human produces   7 miles of hair/year.  
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Each hair is composed of:   1. A shaft. 2. A root. 3. A follicle.  
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A shaft is the   visible portion of the hair.  
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A root is found in the   epidermal tube.  
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A follicle is where   mitosis occurs.  
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Attached to each hair follicle is an arrector pili muscle which causes the hair shaft to   “stand on its end” causing a “goose flesh” appearance when we get scared or cold.  
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Genetics will control:   1. Hair color. 2. Hair texture. 3. Hair loss (alopecia).  
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The visible part of a nail is called a   nail body.  
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The part of a nail that grows is called a   nail bed.  
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The base of a nail is covered by tissue called a   cuticle AKA eponychium.  
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onychocryptosis   an abnormal condition of an ingrown (hidden) nail  
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onychomycosis   an abnormal condition of a nail(s) caused by fungus  
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paronychia   a condition of inflammation adjacent to a nail  
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cicatrix (cicatrices)   scar(s)  
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keloid   an exaggerated or hypertrophied scar  
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Keloids are associated with   surgery and 3rd degree burns.  
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ulcer   an erosion (wearing away) of the skin or mucous membrane  
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Decubitus ulcer is AKA   bedsore or pressure sore (ulcer).  
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Decubitus ulcers commonly occur on bony prominences (pressure points) such as:   1. Coccyx (tailbone). 2. Calcanei (heel bones). 3. Olecranons (Holy Crayon) {elbows}. 4. Scapulae (shoulder bone). 5. Occipital bone (posterior base of the cranium {skull}). 6. Pelvis (ilia and ischia).  
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Ecchymosis (ecchymotic)   black + blue mark caused by bleeding under the skin AKA hematoma or contusion or bruise  
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edema (edematous)   tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid  
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pitting edema   fluid accumulation where indentations occur after light palpation  
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eschar(otic)   necrotic tissue caused by a burn  
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macule (macular)   flat usually erythematous skin lesion  
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papule (papular)   a raised skin lesion < 1cm  
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nodule (nodular)   a raised skin lesion > 1cm  
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nevus (nevi)   mole(s) or birthmark(s)  
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petechia(e)   pinpoint skin hemorrhage(s)  
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purpura (happy cat)   a combination of ecchymosis and petechiae  
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pustule (pustular)   a papule filled with pus  
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abscess (abscesses)   a collection of pus  
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verruca(e)   wart(s)  
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pallor   paleness  
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vesicle   a raised lesion filled with a clear liquid AKA a blister or bulla (> 1cm) or bleb (< 1 cm)  
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abrasion   mechanical superficial damage to the skin AKA “scrape”  
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excoriation   chemical superficial damage to the skin such as “diaper rash”  
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cellulitis (dermatitis)   inflammation of skin cells  
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urticaria   hives AKA wheals  
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Urticaria   an indication of an allergic reaction.  
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cyst   a thickening or lump  
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furuncle   an infection of a hair follicle and adjacent tissue AKA a boil  
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carbuncle (car load)   a cluster of furuncles  
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gangrene (gangrenous)   putrefaction (rot) caused by tissue necrosis and microbial proliferation  
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laceration   tissue that is cut, torn, or ripped  
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avulsion   tearing any part of the body away from the whole  
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xeroderma   dry skin  
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ichthyosis   dry scaly skin  
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crustation(s)   scab(s)  
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vitiligo (Michael Jackson)   localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches  
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