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anatomy and physiology

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functions of the skin   show
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show integument or cutaneous membrane  
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show dermis and epidermis  
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show epidermis  
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lies on top of the dermis and has access to rich blood, cells are continuously dividing and pushing old cells to the epithelium   show
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show keratin  
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surface layer of the epidermis composed of about 30 layers of dead flat keratinized cells   show
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loss of about 500 ml through skin daily, can not be felt   show
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located under the epidermis and is composed of dense fibrous tissue   show
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show an allergy to sulfa drugs  
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show disease processes in the body, drug reactions, chronic irritation, stress level, what is going on on the inside  
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not considered part of the skin, composed primarily of adipose tissue   show
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show insulates from extreme temp changes anchors the skin to underlying surfaces  
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cells that secrete a skin darkening pigment that is located deep with in the epidermal layer of the skin   show
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show melanin  
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occurs when cells fail to produce any melanin   show
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loss of melanin in certain areas of the skin   show
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show carotene  
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show blue skin  
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blushing is caused by   show
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show a black or blue area  
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the main function of sparse body hair   show
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show protects eyes from dust and perspiration  
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show sex hormones testosterone and estrogen  
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show hirsutism  
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show dead keratinized cells  
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show iron  
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shape of hair determines the appearance of hair round, oval, flat   show
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contraction of this muscle makes hair stand on end   show
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show nails  
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each nail has   show
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show clubbing  
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brittle nails are due to   show
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also referred to as oil glands found on the areas of the body that have hair   show
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show sebum helps waterproof hair and skin gradually decreases with age,  
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the cream cheese like substance on newborns secreted by sebaceous glands   show
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sweat glands, located on the dermis   show
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show apocrine and eccrine  
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show apocrine  
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show pheromones (apocrine)  
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vaginal secretions of an ovulation female, cause a peak in testosterone   show
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show eccrine glands  
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sweat secreted by eccrine glands plan and important role in   show
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found in external and auditory canal of ear   show
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earwax   show
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show one gallon  
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show am  
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show core temp  
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skin and mouth tell   show
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body temp is maintained by balancing heat loss and heat production this is called   show
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heat is thermal energy and is produced by   show
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show the skin, respiratory and excretory processes  
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4 means of heat loss   show
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the amount of heat that can be lost is influenced by   show
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show radiation  
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show conduction  
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loss of heat by air currents moving over the surface of the skin   show
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show evaporation  
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water can not be evaporated from the skin   show
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show hypothalamus  
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show changes in body temperature and sends info to the skin and skeletal muscles  
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show blood vessels  
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heat syncope   show
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most serious of heat stress, failure of the thermoreglatory mechanisms   show
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show shiver  
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show brown adipose tissue  
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show the depth and extent of the area burned  
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show 1st degree  
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burns involve both epidermis and dermis, little damage to dermis, redness, pain, edema, and blisters   show
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show 3rd degree or full thickness  
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burn injury is evaluated according to the   show
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show eschar  
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can cut of blood supply to extremities, if it is around the chest it can prevent chest expansion and breathing, also secrets toxins in to blood   show
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eschar is slit in a checkerboard pattern to facilitate expansion   show
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