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Define skin and name its important functions   *the largest organ of the body *registers sensations *protects against the sun *regulates body temp *prevents dehydration *reservoir for food and water *synthesizes vitamin D  
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Describe first-degree burns   *superficial burns *only injure epidermis *erythema, hyperesthesia  
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Describe immunotherapy   *biotherapy *newer treatment that stimulates the body's own immune to fight tumor cells  
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Describe in situ and invasive   *in situ ~ confined to original site *invasive ~ penetrate the surrounding area  
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Describe sebaceous glands   *secrete sebum *causes acne *present over entire body except soles and palms  
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Describe second-degree burns   *partial-thickness burns *damage epidermis and part of dermis *vesicles or bullae foem  
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Describe the subcutaneous layer   *hypodermis *binds dermis to underlying structures *composed of connective and adipose tissue *stores fats, insulates and cushions body, regulates body temp  
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Describe third-degree burns   *full-thickness burns *epidermis and dermis are destroyed *waxy and charred  
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How is hair colour determined?   *related to the amount of pigment produced in melanocytes  
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What are the two most important sublayers of the epidermis and where are they located?   *stratum corneum ~ outermost *basal layer ~ innermost  
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What do melanocytes produce and what is their function?   *melanin *protects skin from ultraviolet radiation from sun  
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