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skin

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Functions of skin   separates body from external envionment and prevents entry of harmful subtances  
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Outer layer of skin (matching)   Epidermis  
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Inner layer of skin (matching)   Dermis  
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Epidermis is subdivided into what 2 layers   Stratum germinativum and stratum corneum  
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stratum corneum is a barrier that provides what 2 generalized things from getting into the body   pathogens & chemicals  
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layer of skin that connects tissue to muscle or fat (matching)   Subcutaneous  
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epidermis is divided in 2 layers, in whiich layer does mitosis take place (cell division)   stratum germinativum  
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the protein in your epidermal cells that makes your skin basically waterproof is called   keratin  
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the tissue that stores fat in the subcutaneous area is called   adipose  
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melanocytes produce a protein that gives pigment - what is this protein called   melanin  
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what cells are found in the epidermis that phagocytize pathogens   langerhans  
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merkel cells which are found in which stratum layer are receptors for what sense   stratum germ layer - touch  
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you have 2 kinds of nerve endings - free nerve endings and encapsulated nerve endings - free nerve endings feel what 3 sensations   heat, pain & cold  
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in encapsulated you feel what 2 sensations   touch & pressure  
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what protein makes up the cells for fingernails and toenails   keratin  
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what secretion keeps your skin & hair from getting too dry   sebum  
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fibroblasts (match to description)   cells that produce collagen & elastin  
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collagen fibers (match to description)   protein fibers which give your dermis strength  
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elastin fibers (match to description)   protein which gives your dermis elasticity  
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papillary layer (match to description)   contains papillaries for nourishment  
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sebaceous glands (match to description)   produce sebum  
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eccrine sweat glands (match to description)   produce secretion during exercise or warm environments  
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apocrine sweat glands (match to description)   produce secretion in times of stress or emotion  
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ceruminous glands (match to description)   produce ear wax  
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Vit D is formed in the skin when the skin is exposed to what   sunlight (UVB rays)  
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malignant melanoma has a description of A, B, C, D which stand for   (give a brief description)  
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A   assemytry of edges or borders (uneven)  
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B   borders are uneven  
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C   color is uneven  
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D   diameter - greater than 6 millimeters  
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what smooth muscle causes goosebumps   pilomotors  
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what bacteria organsism causes folliculitis   staph aureus  
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a vessicle can also be called a common   blister  
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describe a comedone   pimple  
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what is a macule   a small, flat lesion that is a different color (ex. flat mole)  
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what is a papule   a small, raised lesion that is a different color (ex. raised mole)  
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what is a verrucae   wart  
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what is paronychia   infected skin around the nail  
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what is pediculosis   lice  
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what herpes virus causes shingles   varicella zoster  
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describe (including visual appearance) urticaria   hives - raised red wheal  
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tinea capitis (matching)   scalp  
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tinea corporis (matching)   body (ringworm)  
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tinea unguimum (matching)   nails  
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tinea pedis (matching)   feet (athletes foot)  
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tinea cruris (matching)   groin (jock itch)  
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