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Integumentary System

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show the most superficial layer of skin: made up avascular tissue; keratinocytes, melanocytes, merkel cells, and Langerhans cells  
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show made up of vascular connective tissue  
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show (superficial fascia) made up of loose connective tissue (adipose and areolar); anchors skin to organs; allows free movement; shock absorber and insulator  
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stratum corneum   show
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show contains few rows of keratinocytes; only in thick skin  
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stratum granulosum   show
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show contains keratinocytes and Langerhans cells  
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show single row of columnar keratinocytes; has merkel cells and melanocytes; number doesn't vary but amount of pigment differs  
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dermal papillae   show
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show epidermis  
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show hypodermis  
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show dermis  
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show epidermis, hypodermis, dermis  
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show anchors skin to organ allows free movement and shock absorber and insulation  
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show stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale  
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what are melanocytes and what layer are they located in?   show
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which layers make up the stratum germinativum?   show
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which layer is found only in thick skin?   show
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where does keratinization begin?   show
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what are the 2 dermal layers?   show
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what are the dermal papillae?   show
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what is a blister?   show
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what is a stretch mark?   show
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which 3 pigments contribute to skin color?   show
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what is alopecia?   show
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what are the 3 types of sweat glands?   show
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show protection, excretion, and body temp regulator  
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show 1st degree: only epidermis; redness, pain, and swelling 2nd degree: epidermis and top of dermis; redness swelling pain and blisters (1st and 2nd degree=partial thickness burns) 3rd degree: epidermis and dermis; grey white black; no pain  
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show Basal cell carcinoma: least malignant cancer basal go dermis; surgery Squamous cell carcinoma: arises from stratum spinosum forms reddened papule grows & metastasizes: surgery/radiation Malignant melanoma: cancer of melanocytes; surgery & chemotherapy  
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what is lanugo?   show
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what is vernix caseosa?   show
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show severe loss of body fluid; dehydration and electrolyte imbalance causing renal shut down and circulatory shock after 24 hours infection becomes threat  
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