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GE 258 CH 5

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Body temperature regulation is accomplished by:   dilation (cooling) and contriction (warming) of dermal vessels  
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Metabolic function of the Integumentary System:   Synthesis of vitamin D in dermal blood vessels  
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Excretion of the Integumentary system involves:   limited amounts of nitrogenous waste are eliminated through sweat  
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Three major region of the skin   epidermis, dermis, hypodermis  
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outermost superficial region of the skin   epidermis  
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middle region of the skin   dermis  
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deepest region (superficial fascia) of the skin   hypodermis  
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region of the skin composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, consisting of four distinct cells types and four or five layers   epidermis  
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cell types of the epidermis skin include   keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans' cell  
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cell type of the epidermis that produce the fibrous protein keratin   keratinocytes  
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cell type of the epidermis that produce the brown pigment melanin   melanocyte  
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cell type of the epidermis that is the epidermal macrophages that help activate the immune system   Langerhan' cells  
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cell type of the epidermis that funtion as touch receptors in association with sensory nerve endings   Merkel cells  
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Layers of the epidermis include: superficial to deep   stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratus spinosum, stratum basale  
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layer of the epidermis that is the deepest epidermal layer firmly attached to the dermis   stratum basale (basal layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that consist of a single row of the youngest keratinocytes   stratum basale (basal layer)  
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layer of the epidermis in which cells undergo rapid division   stratum basale (basal layer)  
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layer of the epidermis where cells contain a web-like system of intermediate filaments attached to desmosomes   stratum spinosum (prickly layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that contain an abundant layer of melanin granules and Langerhans' cells   stratum spinosum (prickly layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that is thin; three to five cells layers in which drastic changes in keratinocyte appearance occurs   stratum granulosum (granular layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that accumulate keratohyaline and lamellated granules in the cells   startum granulosum (granular layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that is thin, transparent band superficial to the stratum granulosum   stratum lucidum (clear layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that consist of few rows of flat, dead keratinocytes   startum lucidum (clear layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that is present only in thick skin   startum lucidum (clear layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that is the outermost layer of keratinized cells   stratum corneum (horny layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that accounts for three quarters of the epidermal thickness   stratum corneum (horny layer)  
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layer of the epidermis that function in waterpoofing and protecting   stratum corneum (horny layer)  
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layer of the skin that is the second major skin region containing strong, flexible connective tissue   dermis  
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layer of the skin in which cell types include fibroblasts, macrophages, and occasionally mast cells and white blood cells   dermis  
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layer of the skin that composes of two layers-papillary and reticular   dermis  
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the two layers of the dermis is   papillary and reticular  
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layer of the dermis that contains areolar connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers   papillary layer  
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layer of the dermis that its superior surface conatins peg-like projections called dermal papillae   papillary layer  
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layer of the dermis that has dermal papillae containing capillary loops, Meissner's corpuscles, and free nerve endings   papillary layer  
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layer of the dermis that has meissner's corpuscles   papillary layer  
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mechanoreceptor specialized for light touch   meissner's corpuscles  
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layer of the dermis that accounts for approx. 80% of the thickness of the skin   reticular layer  
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layer of the dermis that contain collagen fibers adding strength and resiliency to the skin   reticular layer  
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results from extreme stretching of the skin   stretch marks  
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silvery white scars that result from dermal tearing   striae  
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layer of the skin that is the subcutaneous layer deep to the skin   hypodermis  
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layer of the skin that compose of adipose and areolar connective tissue   hypodermis  
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three pigments contribute to skin color   melanin, carotene, hemoglobin  
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skin pigment that is yellow to reddis-brown to black pigment, responsible for dark skin colors   melanin  
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result from local accumulation of _______ producing freckles and pigmented moles   melanin  
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skin pigment that is yellow to orange pigment, most obvious in palms and soles of the feet   carotene  
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reddish pigment responsible for the pinkish hue of the skin   hemoglobin  
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different types of _____ prevent overheating of the body   sweat glands (sudoriferous)  
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secrete cerumen and milk   sweat glands (sudoriferous)  
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gland found in palms, soles of the feet and forehead   eccrine sweat gland  
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most numerous type of sweat gland   eccrine sweat gland  
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gland found in axillary and anogenital areas   apocrine sweat gland  
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modified apocrine glands in external ear canal that secrete cerument   ceruminous gland  
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specialized sweat glands that secrete milk   mammary gland  
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simple alveolar gland found all over the body   sebaceous gland  
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gland that soften skin when stimulated by hormones   sebaceous gland  
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gland that secrete an oily secretion called sebum   sebaceous gland  
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filamentous stands of dead keratinized cells produced by hair follicles   hair  
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contain harden keratin which is tougher and more durable than soft keratin of the skin   hair  
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made up of the shaft projecting from the skin, and the root embedded in the skin   hair  
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consist of a core, called the medulla, a cortex and an outermost cuticle   hair  
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pigmented by melanocytes at the base   hair  
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type of hair that is pale, fine body hair found in children and the adult female   vellus  
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type of hair that is coarse, long hair of eyebrows, scalp, axillary, and pubic region   terminal  
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hair thinning in both sexes   alopecia  
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scale-like midification of the epidermis on the distal, dorsal surface of fingers and toes   nails  
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a crucial risk factor for nonmelanoma skin cancers is the disabling of the _____ gene   p53  
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Three major types of skin cancer are   basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma  
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least malignant and most common skin cancer   basal cell carcinoma  
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stratum basale cells proliferate and invade the dermis and hypodermis   basal cell carcinoma  
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slow growing and do not often metastasize   basal cell carcinoma  
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arises from keratinocytes of startum spinosum   squamous cells carcinoma  
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arise most often on scalp, ears, and lower lip   squamous cells carcinoma  
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grows rapidly and metasitasizes if no removed   squamous cell carcinoma  
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highly metastatic type of cancer   melanoma  
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_____ degree of burn in which only the epidermis is damaged   First  
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_____ degree of burn in which symptoms include localized redness, swelling, and pain   First  
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_____ degree of burn in which epidermis and upper regions of dermis are damaged   Second  
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_____ degree of burn in which symptoms include mimic of first degree burns, but blisters appear   Second  
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_____ degree of burn in which entire thickness of the skin is damaged   Third  
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_____ degree of burn in which symptoms include burned area appears gray-white, cherry red, or black, there is no initial edema or pain   Third  
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Burn is considered critical if over 25% of body has   second-degree burn  
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Burn is considered critical if over 10% of body has   third-degree burn  
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primary cause of death in burn victims are   skin infection  
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