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integumentary system review

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the outermost layer of the skin is the   epidermis  
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the _____________ is the deeper of the top two layers of the skin   dermis  
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another name for the sweat glands are the ___________ glands   sudoriferous  
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the part of the hair that is visible and extends from the follicle is the ________   hair shaft  
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what type of substance do sebaceous glands secrete   oil  
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where are the apocrine sweat glands primarily found   arm pit  
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which of the following is NOT a function of the skin   providing structure (protection, temp regulation, and sense organ activity are)  
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the crescent-shaped area near the root of the nail is called the __________   lunula  
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which part of the hair is hidden in the base of the follicle   hair root  
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according to the "rule of nines",what percentage of the body is considered burned if the ENTIRE head is burned   9%  
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the most serious form of skin cancer is   malignant melanoma  
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what is the term used to describe hair loss   alopecia  
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another name given to a pressure sore of bedsore is __________   decubitus ulcer  
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__________ is the presence of the excessive body and facial hair in women   hirsutism  
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the doctor that specializes in treating disorders of the skin is a   dermatologist  
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an abnormal condition that results in the lack of sweating in response to heat is   anhydrosis  
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the most common type of acne is   acne vulgaris  
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the inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and irises is _________   albinism  
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a ___________ is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissue that is usually caused by injury   hematoma  
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a scab is also known as a ________   crust  
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a bruise is also known as a _________   contusion  
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a ___________ is a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury   lesion  
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a/n ___________ is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a purulent bacterial infection   abscess  
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___________ is a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows,knees,scalp,back,or buttocks   psoriasis  
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An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away is called   Abrasion  
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_____ AKA bulbous nose, is an overgrowth of the tissues of the nose and is associated with advanced rosacea, but usually only in older men   Rhinophyma  
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A ____ is the removal of small piece of living tissue for examinations to confirm or established a diagnosis   Biopsy  
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A/n ____ involves incision of a lesion, such as an abscess, and draining the contents   I&D  
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A ____ is the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing   Debridement  
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A ____ is the surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction   Liposuction  
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A ____ is AKA a facelift   Rhytidectomy  
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A ____ is AKA a lid lift   Blepharoplasty  
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A _____-degree burn, or full thickness burn is characterized by complete destruction of the epidermis and dermis   Third  
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A ____ -degree burn involves the deep epidermal layers and always causes injury to the upper layers of the dermis   Second  
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A ____ -degree burn causes minor discomfort and some reddening of the skin   First  
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Layer composed of Stratified Squamous Epithelium   Epidermis  
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Layer that consists of Areolar and Adipose tissue   Hypodermis  
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Concentrations of _____ determine the variations in skin color   Melanin  
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Immune cells located in the epidermis that phagocytize bacteria that enter through breaks in the skin   Langerhans Cells  
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Largest Sebaceous glands, located in the eyelids   Meibomian Glands  
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Glands located in the dermis of the auditory canal   Ceruminous glands  
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Cerumen   Ear wax  
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Visible part of the nail   Nail body  
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Eponychium   Cuticle  
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Clubbing   Abnormal curving of the fingernails and typically accompanied by enlargement of the fingertips (both B & C)  
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Hyperhidrosis   Excessive sweating  
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The free edge of the nail is   The part that extends beyond the tip of the finger or toe  
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The epidermis is AKA   Ectoderm  
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Regeneration is the   Process of making new tissue  
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Which layer of the epidermis is the deepest   Stratum germinativum  
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The epidermis is   Avascular  
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At what layer does the epithelial cell lose its nuclei   Stratum granulosum  
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What are the two layer of dermis   Papillary and Reticular  
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The subcutaneous functions to   Insulate from cold and cushion our internal organs (Both A & B)  
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The hypodermis consists of   Areolar tissue  
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In hot weather the vessels will   Vasodilate to increase blood flow  
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This type of hair is found on a newborn   Lanugo  
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Onchy/o   Pertaining to the nails, fingernails  
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A second degree burn is AKA   Partial thickness burn  
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All of the following are complications with a second degree burn except   Shock (extreme pain, blisters, and swelling are)  
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Fourth degree burns involve destruction of   Muscle, tendon and bone - all of the above  
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An autograft is taken from   The patient  
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A xenograft is taken from   A different species  
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A graft that is taken from a pig is   Porcine  
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A graft that is taken from a cow is   Bovine  
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A thermoreceptor gives the sensation of   Temperature  
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A mechanoreceptor gives the sensation of   Touch, pressure  
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All of the following are cutaneous senses except   Taste (pain, pressure, and temp are)  
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_____ is a rare form of skin cancer that is usually associated with AIDS   Kaposi sarcoma  
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Stratum corneum   Is the constantly shedding outer layer of skin  
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What type of sweat gland is the most numerous, important, and widespread   Eccrine  
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Muscle attached to the hair follicle   Arrector pilli  
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Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis   Stratum corneum  
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A ____-degree burn involves the deep epidermal layers and always causes injury to the upper layers of the dermis   Second  
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The subcutaneous is AKA   Hypodermis  
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